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5 months ago

Trudeau says he 'may not' keep generous income support measures after pandemic

Justin Trudeau also pleaded to premiers earlier this week to not hesitate on imposing further restrictions and lockdowns, saying that his government would once again be there to provide aid to those affected by such policies.

Elie M. Cantin-Nantel

Canadians are complaining about unexplained delays in CERB payments

Recently the delivery system has failed Canadians. The cheques and direct deposits have showed up late or in some cases not at all.

Joe Vaughan

$22.3 BILLION of Trudeau's health crisis spending 'potentially wasted,' says new report

The study says that up to $11.8 billion could have been wasted on youth between the ages of 15 to 24 who live with parents earning over $100,000

Trudeau government unveils $37 billion plan for CERB transition

A $37-billion plan was unveiled by Liberals for workers that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Sam Edwards

NDP MP submits motion to convert CERB to permanent basic income

A Winnipeg MP has tabled a motion to turn the Canada Emergency Response Benefit into permanent basic income.

Sam Edwards

Garnett Genuis and Pierre Poilievre

POILIEVRE & GENUIS: Benefits need to be flexible to serve families returning to work

We need to connect working parents with childcare and the unemployed with jobs. A new solution would offer income to the jobless and childcare to working parents.

Trudeau government introduces $71 billion program amid spiralling debt

The Trudeau government is set to introduce another pandemic program that will support those who were previously self-employed and uninsured.

Nico Johnson

Trudeau government's CERB payments to end this coming fall

Trudeau said more details would be unveiled in the coming weeks, noting that "sickness and carefivers benefits" would also be in place for those who catch COVID-19.

Trudeau government paid $443 MILLION in CERB payments to ineligible Canadians

221,320 applicants were given the funding, despite knowledge that they were already covered by EI. “There are situations where clients mistakenly applied for the benefit," an Inquiry of Ministry from cabinet read.

Survey: 25 percent of Canadian small businesses report employees refusing to return to work

Roughly 25 percent of employers say staff at their organizations have refused to return to work after being asked, according to a recent survey.

Sam Edwards

Conservative premier calls for phasing out of CERB

Pallister said that while the CERB was a necessary step in the fight against the virus, he argued that it is no longer essential as the province "plans for growth."

BREAKING: Trudeau Liberals hit $1.06 TRILLION debt after most costly pandemic plan in G7

Canada's unemployment rate sits at a startling 13.7 percent—putting it in the company of famously flaccid economies like Spain and Greece.

10 months ago

WATCH: Montreal Economic Institute scrutinizes efficacy of lockdown

The MEI has created a video that scrutinizes the efficacy of the lockdown, saying there is no relationship between stronger lockdowns and less coronavirus.

Nico Johnson

10 months ago

Scheer proposes 'back to work bonus,' says Trudeau's system discourages employees from returning to work

Scheer criticized Parliament's decision to allow tax filers who earn up to $1,000 a month to qualify for benefits, noting that it was unfair to businesses who are seeking employees.