Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says over 240,000 applications have been received so far for the new Canada Recovery Benefit.
Applications opened for the benefit yesterday.
“If you are affected by Covid-19, we’ve strengthened employment insurance to be there for you,” he said. “And if you can’t access EI, the Canada Recovery Benefit is able to help. And for business owners, there’s more support too. This crisis has been very difficult for businesses across the country, so we’ve strengthened major programs that we created that have been a lifeline for them.”
The PM added that soon more Red Cross support will be going to certain long term care facilities who need help.
He’ll also be attending the 20th first ministers meeting this Thursday.
To watch the PM’s full October 13th address, see below.
https://www.cpac.ca/en/direct/cpac2/508912/pm-trudeau-provides-update-on-federal-response-to-covid-19-22/