Canada expands lockdown support eligibility to all businesses with capacity limits

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has just announced that eligibility for two key support programs is being expanded to all businesses subject to capacity limits due to provincial restrictions. Trudeau confirmed that those in the culture, hospitality and tourism industries will be eligible to receive additional support from the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit and Local Lockdown Program.

“We are temporarily expanding eligibility for key programs. For the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit and the Local Lockdown Program, you’ll be able to apply if you’re subject to capacity limiting restrictions.”

Justin Trudeau also confirmed that the federal government will be delivering hundreds of thousands of rapid tests across the country in the coming weeks.

We’ve had your backs throughout this pandemic – and we’re going to continue to be there for you. To make sure you have the help you need, we’re expanding eligibility for key support programs. Tune in now for the details: https://t.co/DWlTGMTnV3

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 22, 2021

For more on lockdown support in Canada, please visit the Government of Canada website.

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