Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a package of financial supports is on the way to help millions of Canadians and businesses get through the COVID-19 crisis — and he's urging people to stay home to limit spread of the virus...
"Tomorrow we will be making another major announcement on economic actions to support Canadians as quickly as possible. By the end of the week, we will have more to say about changes for the upcoming tax season," he said.
"We're looking at giving more flexibility for people to be able to make payments and for businesses to have more liquidity during this time."...
Earlier today, in an interview ...Trudeau said the government will introduce measures such as employment insurance supports and direct income supports for those who don't qualify for employment insurance...
Today, Freeland said cabinet ministers on the special COVID-19 response committee have had long discussions about the status of the Canada-U.S. border. She called it a "lifeline" for citizens in both countries because essential goods such as food, medicines and medical supplies are constantly crossing the border in both directions...
This is excertped from 17 March 2020 edition of CBC News.