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Liberals introduce bill with targeted pandemic aid for employers, employees

mdunne — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:00:02 +0000

The federal government is outlining its latest aid package for an economy recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, proposing targeted support to severely affected businesses, locked-down workers and extra weeks of benefits that expired just days ago. The legislation, introduced Wednesday in the House of Commons, is one of four bills the government wants members of […]

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With hours before deadline, Liberals reshape pandemic aid to employers, workers

Jennifer Paterson — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:00:36 +0000

The federal government has unveiled a $7-billion redesign of pandemic aid for businesses and individuals that kicks in Sunday, which would cut support to almost 900,000 workers and potentially put thousands of jobs at risk in the near-term. The Liberals have long said the federal wage and rent subsidies, along with benefits like the Canada […]

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Federal budget highlights national childcare system, extension of pandemic subsidies

bwolfe — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:00:19 +0000

In its 2021 budget on Monday, the federal government said it’s proposing nearly $30 billion over the next five years towards a national community-based childcare system. The budget stated that starting in 2021/2022, an investment of up to $27.2 billion over five years will bring the federal government to a 50/50 share of childcare costs […]

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NDP promising hiring bonuses for small businesses, if elected

bwolfe — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:20 +0000

Jagmeet Singh is promising a federal New Democratic Party government would provide more support for small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, including paying bonuses to companies that hire new employees or bring back those who have been laid off. Singh unveiled the promises during a campaign-style event in British Columbia earlier this week, less […]

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Troubled U.S. small business relief program a stopgap measure

mschmit — Mon, 25 May 2020 08:53:56 +0000

Among the myriad fiscal responses to the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps none has received more attention in the U.S. than the federal programs for small businesses. There’s good reason. Small businesses serve as a critical source of economic growth and job creation, accounting for nearly half of national employment and 43.5 per cent of the nation’s […]

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