Before we share any updates from the Government today we want to take time to express our deepest sympathies to our neighboring province of Nova Scotia and to all those affected by this tragedy.
"It's going to involve a process with consultation and a risk assessment with industry, government departments, businesses and communities," Dr. Morrison said.
"For us to move forward in early May in easing up public health measures, we will need certain things to continue."
Prime Minister announces further support to help Canadians in need
An additional $350M has been added to the Emergency Community Support program to assist national organizations to serve vulnerable populations. The funding will flow through national organizations to local chapters of organizations delivering food and drugs, providing transportation, manning help lines, and supporting volunteers.
The federal government has created a benefit calculator on the Canada Revenue Agency website to allow business to estimate how much the maximum $847/week/employee they can access via the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Applications for the wage subsidy, available to businesses, non-profits and charities calculator, will open on Monday, April 27.
