The federal government has announced more significant financial support today for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Emergency Student Benefit is intended to support young people who have fallen through the cracks of other emergency financial assistance.
He says it will pay students $1250 a month from May -August, and will go up to $1750 a month if the student is taking care of someone or has a disability.
Trudeau says there will also be specific supports for indigenous students, as well as volunteers.
Plus, even if a student has a job and makes less than 1-thousand dollars you can apply for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit.
PM Trudeau announces measures for students:
—Canada Emergency Student Benefit: $1250/month May–Aug for postsec students
—govt to create 76K summer jobs
—extend grad scholarships, fellowships
—student service grant for volunteers
—2x student grant $ for 2020–21#cdnpoli #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/FT02V0jf0j— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) April 22, 2020