Liberals Rejig Benefits for Workers Affected by COVID-19

Liberals Rejig Benefits for Workers Affected by COVID-19
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau introduces a government bill during a special sitting of Parliament in the House of Commons Wednesday March 25, 2020 in Ottawa. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA — The federal government is repackaging two previously promised benefits for Canadians whose working lives are disrupted by COVID−19.

Instead, the Liberals say there will now be one benefit to provide $2,000 per month for four months to workers whose income drops to zero because of the pandemic, including if they have been furloughed by their employers but technically still have jobs.