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Feds Looking To Deliver Millions Of Rapid Tests

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The federal government will be distributing 140 million rapid tests to the provinces this month.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it’s up to the federal government to procure the tests, but the province has to decide how to distribute them.

“Our job is to procure as many as we possibly can, and get them to the provinces free of charge,” states Trudeau.

“They (the provinces) will make determinations around delivering them to people. We have certain stockpiles for vulnerable populations and specific usage, but the vast majority of rapid tests will be sent to provinces and territories to distribute.”

Health Minister Jean Yves Duclos says the number of rapids test are four times as many as the 35 million that was distributed to the provinces in December.

Prime minister Trudeau also weighed in on the fiasco of the Sunwing flight that made the rounds on social media.

In a series of now-deleted videos, passengers were seen drinking alcohol, vaping, and partying without masks in close proximity.

In one video, a large bottle of vodka is being passed around.

Trudeau calls their actions irresponsible.

“It’s a slap in the face to see people putting themselves, putting their fellow citizens, putting airline workers at risk by being completely irresponsible.”

Trudeau says Transport Canada launching an investigation into the flight.

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Canada Working With Provinces On Economic Plans

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Although there’s no exact date for when things can return to normal, the Prime Minister is meeting this week with provincial leaders on how they can bring the economy back online.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no one size fits all solution for our country and the economy.

“We know regardless of where you are in the country we need to get through this first wave before we can start releasing some of the rules around physical distancing and staying at home. How that release works will vary from region to region, from industry to industry,” Trudeau said.

The Prime Minister also announced a wage boost for essential workers who are making under $2,500 a month. Trudeau also relaxed some of the eligibility rules around the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. The CERB will now be available for those who saw their hours reduced, or anyone who makes a thousand dollars a month or less.

To help more Canadians benefit from the CERB, the government will be changing the eligibility rules to:

  • Allow people to earn up to $1,000 per month while collecting the CERB.
  • Extend the CERB to seasonal workers who have exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to undertake their usual seasonal work as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Extend the CERB to workers who recently exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to find a job or return to work because of COVID-19.