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Federal government repackages EI support benefit for workers affected by novel coronavirus

Federal government repackages EI support benefit for workers affected by novel coronavirus

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide workers with $2,000 a month for the next four months
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House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support

House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support

The massive bill will now go to the Senate, where the Liberal government is hoping for quick passage and to have the measures signed into law by the afternoon
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Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

Parks Canada is restricting access in national parks and historic sites after people flocked to the popular areas on the weekend.
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OPINION: UK businesses are getting up to $4,200/month per employee. We need to do the same

OPINION: UK businesses are getting up to $4,200/month per employee. We need to do the same

Canada needs to step up to help small businesses
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Nearly 7,000 employees to depart WestJet as airlines continue to curb operations

Nearly 7,000 employees to depart WestJet as airlines continue to curb operations

There are also massive layoffs at Air Canada, too, all due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
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‘More stringent measures’ to come if Canadians don’t follow the COVID-19 rules: Trudeau

‘More stringent measures’ to come if Canadians don’t follow the COVID-19 rules: Trudeau

“The duration of this crisis will be determined by the choices we make, right now, by the decisions we make every day.”
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Canada Post changes retail, delivery procedures amid COVID-19

Canada Post changes retail, delivery procedures amid COVID-19

“Like other organizations providing important services, our people are working hard under difficult circumstances.”
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One in five Canadians think COVID-19 pandemic blown out of proportion: Poll

One in five Canadians think COVID-19 pandemic blown out of proportion: Poll

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians polled thought the crisis would last a few months
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Two-thirds of Canadians satisfied with federal government’s handling of COVID-19: poll

Two-thirds of Canadians satisfied with federal government’s handling of COVID-19: poll

In this early stage of the crisis, most Canadians are rallying behind their elected politicians
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'Enough is enough': Trudeau fires last warning at social distance rebels

'Enough is enough': Trudeau fires last warning at social distance rebels

“If you choose to ignore advice and get together with people, you’re putting yourself and others at risk, your elderly relative, your friend with an underlying health condition"
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