COVID-19: Cross Country Update (April 29, 2020)

The Government of Canada announced the following measures:

Bill C-15, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act had First Reading April 29, 2020. As previously announced, if passed, this bill will provide $9 billion in support for students including:

• the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which will provide $1,250 a month to students during the summer and an additional $750 for students with disabilities and students with dependents;
• the creation of an additional 76,000 jobs for students in those sectors that need a hand or are actively contributing to the fight against COVID-19;
• the Canada Student Service Grant for volunteer hours, which will provide students with $1,000 to $5,000 for those who volunteer in the fight against COVID-19;