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(Maureen McEwan)

The Response - May 8

National News Show on COVID-19

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  » Most Recent: 8 May, 2020
Length: 0:04:16
Uploaded: 8 May, 2020

Recording Date: 8 May, 2020
Recording Location: Ottawa
Logsheet: none
Language: English
Topical for: 24 Hours
Status: Complete, Ready to Air
Copyright: Audio clips: Canadian Public Affairs Channel.
Theme: "Headed South" by The Hours.

Program Title: The Response - May 8
Description: Top story: Canada lost almost two million jobs in April, according to the latest Statistics Canada numbers released today. The unemployment rate climbed to 13 per cent as a result of the pandemic, compared to 7.8 per cent in March.

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is being extended beyond June. The program helps cover 75 per cent of employee wages for businesses impacted by COVID-19. Originally, it covered wages for up to 12 weeks, retroactive from March 15 to June 6.

The federal government has announced $500 million in support for arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors during the pandemic. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault made the announcement Friday.

Host(s): Guillaume Dumont and Maureen McEwan
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Credits: Audio clips: Canadian Public Affairs Channel.
Theme: "Headed South" by The Hours.

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