The federal government has announced a $19 billion investment to help provinces prepare for reopening and prepare for a potential second wave of Covid-19.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a news conference that they have outlined 7 key areas for the restart plan such as increased testing and contact tracing, additional PPE and support for the most vulnerable.
Trudeau says that this is not only about fighting the virus but also moving towards economic recovery. This can be done through people safely being able to go back to work including, ensuring there’s enough safe child care spaces and supporting people that don’t have paid sick leave.
Today’s agreement will provide municipalities with funding to cover operational costs. The government will also be investing in transit to ensure that people can get to work safely.
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