Tag: EI

Doctor comes up with ventilator shortage solution

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Source: Laura Osman, cbc.ca, March 19, 2020 A rural Canadian doctor has rigged up a solution, as fear of a ventilator shortage looms.  A doctor in eastern Ontario has improvised a way to double his small hospital’s ventilator capacity in preparation for a possible COVID-19 outbreak. Anesthetist Alain Gauthier, who has a PhD in respiratory… Continue reading Doctor comes up with ventilator shortage solution

Canadian oil prices fall to lowest level on record

Source: Pete Evans, cbc.ca, March 19, 2020 The price of crude is at it’s lowest level in years, thanks to the price war between  Russia and Saudia Arabia. The price of a barrel of Canadian oilsands crude oil fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday, and the Toronto Stock Exchange sold off heavily as… Continue reading Canadian oil prices fall to lowest level on record

Canada-U.S. border likely shut by the weekend

Source: Rachel Aiello, ctvnews.ca, March 19, 2020 Non-essential crossing of the border will be restricted.  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada-U.S. border is likely to close to non-essential travel by the weekend, though talks are still ongoing to iron out all the details. Trudeau said that he is currently expecting that the… Continue reading Canada-U.S. border likely shut by the weekend

The new emergency worker funds and EI sickness benefit

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Source: Ryan Flanagan, ctvnews.ca, March 18, 2020 Enhanced eligibility for employment insurance (EI) and two new emergency benefits are the most notable parts of the government’s action during the COVID-19 crisis.  TORONTO — The federal government is offering new financial support for Canadians whose jobs have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin… Continue reading The new emergency worker funds and EI sickness benefit