(Ottawa) Merchants at 50% of their usual capacity will be able to get a financial boost from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged people to limit their contact to limit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Three members of his security team have themselves tested positive, he revealed at a virtual press conference, adding that they have taken appropriate measures to avoid infecting d ‘other people.
The government passed Bill C-2 last week, which contains targeted measures to limit the economic impact of the pandemic.
Businesses that must temporarily reduce their capacity to 50% as is the case in Quebec will be eligible for the rental support program.
The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly across the country. Federal Public Health has indicated that it is now the dominant variant in several regions.
More details will follow.