Toronto: The Canadian federal government is looking at adjustments to the upcoming tax season to help give taxpayers and businesses a break as state records over 300 COVID-19 cases and leaves many Canadians worried about their next paycheque.
“We’re going to be flowing income supports to millions of Canadians,” Trudeau said in an interview with 680 News radio.
Trudeau announced a significant stimulus package last week. On Tuesday, he said direct income support for people who do not qualify for unemployment benefits and money for businesses that keep people on the payroll even if they stay home are among the possible measures.
In the meantime, “everyone who can stay home should stay home,” he said, “to prevent our medical system from getting overloaded” during a crisis that could last months.
The death toll in Canada rose to five on Tuesday after Ontario, the hardest-hit province, reported its first death. There have been more than 440 infections across all 10 provinces.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford committed C$300 million to boost the province’s healthcare system, including buying more protective gear and ventilators.