Below are the key government announcements made on May 26, 2020 that touch on workplace issues. Our daily (weekday) and weekend overviews of previous government announcements, employment analyses and other COVID-19 information are available here.
The Federal Government
The government announced an additional $9.2-million fund for the Youth Employment and Skills Program ("YESP") to fund up to 700 new positions for youth (ages 15 to 30) in the agriculture industry. Eligible employers include producers, agri-businesses, industry associations, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous organizations, and research facilities. Employers may apply for this funding retroactive to April 1, 2020, with projects to be completed by March 31, 2021.
Alberta
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
British Columbia
The government released a joint statement with the premiers of the Yukon and Manitoba in support of the federal government's May 25, 2020 announcement regarding a paid sick leave program.
Manitoba
The government announced that it will provide monthly disability benefits recipients under the Employment and Income Assistance program with a one-time support payment of $200 in June 2020.
The government also released a joint statement with the premiers of the Yukon and British Columbia in support of the federal government's May 25, 2020 announcement regarding a paid sick leave program.
New Brunswick
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
Newfoundland and Labrador
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
Nova Scotia
The government launched a website with instructions and guidance on, among other things, requirements for reopening including the reopening plans required from certain industry associations.
Ontario
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
Prince Edward Island
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
Quebec
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
Saskatchewan
There were no major government updates as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon
In the Yukon, the government released a joint statement with the premiers of British Columbia and Manitoba in support of the federal government's May 25, 2020 announcement regarding a paid sick leave program.
There were no major government updates in Nunavut, the Yukon or the Northwest Territories as of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on May 26, 2020.
