Business groups, NDP want answers about COVID-19 support programs before Parliament resumes

NDP MP Peter Julian says waiting another three weeks to resolve the confusion for business owners across Canada would be irresponsible.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program on Oct. 23, which are intended to support eligible businesses struggling during the pandemic. Some business advocacy groups have questions about the programs, such as the exact eligibility criteria.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

November 10, 2021

Business advocacy groups aren’t waiting for the return of Parliament later this month to push the federal government for clarification on new COVID-19 support programs their members may depend on to help see them through the winter...

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