Today, Ottawa announced it has reached a $4 billion agreement with all the provinces and territories and is finalizing the details. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said the $2,500 rule has been dropped, to better reflect the wide range of wages paid to essential workers. WATCH | Time to reflect on how essential workers are supported: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada needs to reflect on how long-term care homes are maintained and how the economy compensates essential workers. That includes people working at long-term care homes, daycares and shelters. WATCH | $4B deal between feds, provinces to top up essential workers' payPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $4-billion deal to boost pay for low-wage essential workers.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2020 14:47 UTC