On Wednesday, the government passed legislation (which the Opposition members either supported or acquiesced to) giving sweeping powers to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, including the power to unilaterally spend and borrow without parliamentary approval until September 2020.
As part of the $52 billion aid package to support Canadian workers and businesses, which the House of Commons and Senate approved Wednesday, small businesses will be eligible for a temporary wage subsidy to help prevent layoffs. The $3.8 billion program will provide up to $25,000 in subsidies per employer.
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