Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it’s going to take “weeks to months” for social-distancing measures to be lifted in the battle against COVID-19.
The government is following health expert advice and won’t lift restrictions on public activities and movements until it’s safe.
Today, Ontario health officials announced 43 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the province’s total to 251 active cases.
Earlier this week the Trudeau government announced an $82 billion initiative to help businesses and individuals survive the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.
Trudeau’s stimulus package creates an emergency support benefit for self-employed and part-time workers who wouldn’t qualify for employment insurance.
Small business owners are also now entitled to a temporary wage subsidy equal to 10 per cent of salaries paid to employees over a three month period.
As well, the country’s large banks – RBC, BMO, Toronto Dominion, Scotiabank and CIBC cut their prime lending rates to 2.95 per cent from 3.45 per cent
They will also now allow customers to defer mortgage payments for up to six months.
For more info about Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, click Here
The Federal Government’s General COVID-19 Updates Page is Here
The Ontario Health Ministry’s Official Coronavirus Update Page can be found Here
Fore COVID-19 Info from the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, click Here