This morning, the Prime Minister announced the following:
Disabilty related measures
a one-time, non-taxable payment, of up to $600 for those with disability
this will be reduced for the OAS and GIS one time payments if the disabled person is eligible for them
eligibility is contingent on a valid disability credit certificate
a national workplace program accessibility stream through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
an Accessible Technology Program to make communication easier for Canadians with disabilities in the digital economy
Re-opening support
$14 Billion will be committed to efforts. Funds will be targeted on the following areas:
more PPE for healthcare workers on the frontline
more PPE for businesses
childcare support
seniors and others at high risk
sick pay of up to 10 days (federal government would provide the funds)
fund to municipalities to support public transit and city programs
Other
The PM reiterated that a list of CEWS applicants would be published.