An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19
Extended a set of COVID-19 support programs after the broader Canada Emergency Response Benefit ended. Created a Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit for workers losing hours during local public-health lockdowns, and continued the Canada Recovery Caregiving and Sickness Benefits for an additional set of weeks.
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Created a stand-by federal benefit for workers who lose income during a local COVID-19 lockdown, and extended the existing caregiving and sickness benefits past their original end date. Federal COVID support shifted from broad-based aid to a smaller, more targeted backstop.
Issues this bill touches
- Cost of Living
Further COVID-19 support measures.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Royal assent received.
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