Are federal subsidies rewarding hospitality employers who undercut ‘inclusive’ recovery?

The government should put conditions on its COVID-19 support programs for companies, and failure to rehire laid-off staff should trigger Ottawa to take back its subsidies.

Pacific Gateway workers on the picket line in Vancouver, B.C. in May. The government must ensure that Canada Recovery Hiring Program goes to companies that prioritize pre-COVID staff before new hires, and clawbacks should apply to private employers as well as publicly traded companies, write Michelle Travis and Daniel Janvier. Photograph courtesy of UNITE HERE Canada

Opinion

BY MICHELLE TRAVIS AND DANIEL JANVIER

June 30, 2021

Banquet chef Julie Borris served prime ministers and other dignitaries at Sheraton Ottawa for 15 years until the pandemic hit. She expected to return to work once the COVID-19 crisis passed. Although hotel owner, Keck Seng

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