![]() ![]() The government will continue to investigate ways to limit potential benefit reductions for vulnerable seniors who received emergency and recovery benefits. The government proposes to provide up to $742.4 million for one-time payments to alleviate the financial hardship of GIS and Allowance recipients who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) or the Canada Recovery Benefit in 2020. Help for Guaranteed Income Supplement Recipients and Students Affected by CERB Payments.The government is also providing an additional $70 million to support ventilation projects in public and community buildings like hospitals, libraries, and community centres. To improve ventilation in schools, the government proposes to provide up to an additional $100 million to provinces and territories through the existing Safe Return to Class Fund, as well as $10 million to First Nations for on-reserve schools. The government is proposing a refundable Small Businesses Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit of 25 per cent on eligible air quality improvement expenses incurred by small businesses to make it more affordable for them to invest in safer and healthier ventilation and air filtration. Proper ventilation makes indoor air healthier and safer, helping reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Clean and Healthy Indoor Air by Improving Ventilation.The government will also convene provinces, territories, and other interested stakeholders to develop a national action plan to legislate paid sick leave across the country, while respecting provincial-territorial jurisdiction and clearly recognizing the unique needs of small business owners. The government will consult with federally regulated employers and workers on implementation of this legislation. On November 26, 2021, the government introduced Bill C-3 to amend the Canada Labour Code to provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year to workers in the federally regulated private sector, covering almost one million workers. Canada’s existing agreements with Pfizer and Moderna are such that there are enough vaccine doses for all eligible Canadians to receive first, second, and third doses. The government is also ensuring that third doses and booster shots are free for all Canadians, as was the case with first and second doses. Nearly 3 million Pfizer pediatric doses have been delivered to all provinces and territories, which is enough for all eligible children to receive their first dose. Vaccines for Children and Free Booster Shots.This has helped prevent further lockdowns. Millions of Canadians have been doing their part by getting vaccinated, following public health guidelines, and delivering essential services. ![]() ![]() Canada’s best economic policy continues to be finishing the fight against COVID-19. Economic and Fiscal Update 2021 ( PDF, 2.14 MB) Highlights Finishing the fight against COVID-19Ĭanada continues to actively evaluate the Omicron variant-as with previous variants-to understand the potential implications and best ways to protect Canadians. ![]()
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