The back-to-work wage subsidy program first launched by the Manitoba government in April, and expanded in both June and July, is being broadened yet again. The program reimburses 50 per cent of wage costs (up to $5,000) per employee hired or rehired between July 16 and Oct. 31, 2020. Employers can apply for the wage subsidy until Oct. 1. Businesses must not have funding from another government program, including the Canada Summer Jobs program, Green Team, the Canada emergency wage subsidy, and the Manitoba Summer Student Recovery Jobs Program. There are 399 active cases in Manitoba, while 606 people have recovered.

Source: CBC News August 26, 2020 15:29 UTC