Share this Story: Federal budget 2021 keeps COVID-19 benefits in place — but CRB will be less come JulyFederal budget 2021 keeps COVID-19 benefits in place — but CRB will be less come July While the benefits will continue, they will be made less generous come July, dropping to $300 per week from $500 now Photo by Peter J Thompson / National PostArticle content With the third wave of COVID-19 hitting Canada, leading to record case counts, swamped hospitals and new lockdowns, the federal government is keeping emergency supports in place through the summer. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The budget also takes indirect aim at companies that paid out higher executive compensation this year, but still took the wage subsidy. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Shopping essentials Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post April 19, 2021 20:12 UTC