More aid coming for those who don’t qualify for current COVID-19 benefits: PM

As another critical week in Canada’s efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve begins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government will soon introduce new measures to make emergency benefits accessible for Canadians who don’t currently qualify. Trudeau said that Canadians who still have jobs but are working reduced hours, as well as those who are working but earning less money due to the pandemic, like gig economy or contract workers, will soon be able to qualify for federa