Prime Minister announces agreements to boost wages for essential workers

Prime Minister announces agreements to boost wages for essential workers

Prime Minister Trudeau announced all provinces and territories have confirmed, or are in the process of confirming, plans to cost share wage top-ups for their essential workers.

The Government of Canada will provide up to $3 billion in support to increase the wages of low-income essential workers. Each province or territory will determine which workers would be eligible for support, and how much support they will receive. More information here.

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