The New Brunswick Women's Council says government needs to make sure people of low economic status continue to get paid when they're off work because of COVID-19. Lyons was referring to people who don't receive paid sick leave and don't have any savings because they're economically insecure. 'COVID-19 is not a great equalizer'In its COVID-19 response plan, the province promised it will continue to ensure there are no job losses for COVID-19-related caregiving. Some of the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 are particularly around labour force participation in New Brunswick, said Lyons. She also uses the example of a child or grandchild having to stay home because they're showing a symptom of COVID-19.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2020 12:00 UTC