Bill C-2 also provides for a 10-day sick leave benefit — something the NDP had demanded. A second new benefit will provide 10 days of paid sick leave to any worker in Canada who falls ill or has to self-isolate due to COVID-19. No one can claim this benefit and another sick leave payment at the same time. That sick leave program was negotiated with the provinces and territories under an agreement to restart the national economy safely. Qualtrough stressed the "urgency" of getting the benefits to Canadians in need, and said she hopes MPs from all parties will swiftly pass the bill.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2020 17:03 UTC