Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced an additional $9 billion in economic supports in response to the continued COVID-19 crisis, putting students at the forefront this time with the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB).

Other student work and grant initiatives were also announced:

From CTV:

•  Creating an additional 76,000 jobs for young people in sectors that need an extra hand right now, or that are on the frontlines of this pandemic which could include contact tracing or helping out on farms;
•  Investing $291.6 million to extend scholarships, fellowships, and grants for three or four months to keep research projects and placements going, including for postdoctoral fellowships.
•  Broadening eligibility for financial assistance and raising the maximum weekly amount that can be provided to a student in 2020-21 from $210 to $350.
•  Launching a new Canada Student Service Grant of between $1,000 and $5,000 for students volunteering in the COVID-19 fight…

Remember our post about applying for CERB? Our guest author is back today, Thursday April 16 from 4-5pm PST, 7-8pm EST to answer your questions about the Canadian government benefit, eligibility, what you can expect and when.

I need to start out by clarifying who I am, and who I am not. I am a Canadian citizen who remains employed throughout the COVID-19 crisis (touch wood). I am working from home. Previously I worked for the government, in a department adjacent to the one that manages the EI, but was not directly involved. I know the basic workings of the EI system, but am not privy to insider information. I have not applied for the CERB, nor do I intend to, as both my spouse and I continue to work. I am writing this guide because I am adept at maneuvering the ins and outs of bureaucracy, and have been…

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Things we don’t know: our future with a world economy in turmoil. The eventual social and health outcomes of the Covid19 pandemic.

Things we do know: the kind of behaviour as a group that will determine best possible outcomes with regard to virus spread and impact. We know this from experts in the field who have studied similar virus attacks and historical responses and have modeled the results.

Take time in the coming days and weeks to double check your actions and maintain the utmost diligence with regard to preserving the safety of the greater population. People will begin to break and revert to old customs and actions. It’s all in our best interests to take an active role in turning these folks around.

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Note this article is by a guest author who has requested to remain anonymous.

I need to start out by clarifying who I am, and who I am not. I am a Canadian citizen who remains employed throughout the COVID-19 crisis (touch wood). I am working from home. Previously I worked for the government, in a department adjacent to the one that manages the EI, but was not directly involved. I know the basic workings of the EI system, but am not privy to insider information. I have not applied for the CERB, nor do I intend to, as both my spouse and I continue to work. 

I am writing this guide because I am adept at maneuvering the ins and outs of bureaucracy, and have been helping friends and acquaintances with their questions and concerns regarding benefits for individuals during this crisis. I only have the information that…

Fostering a pet during the coronavirus crisis is a simple and fun thing you can do that will save an innocent life and bring joy to their future owner.

Walking the dog has been a popular diversion for many enduringcoronavirusquarantine, withpetsplaying an important role in helping humans get through this difficult time. Shelter-in-place orders around the country have even created a surge in demand for pets to provide both companionship and comfort.

ABC News

Shelters have even been forced to close by the Covid-19 pandemic, shutting down the only refuge many abandoned pets have.

Looking for something to do from your home, something that will make a real difference, make the world a better place, and neither put you at risk nor cost you money? Maybe you can’t sew a DIY mask, or 3D print a ventilator, but still want to do something effective.

Well…