Press Conference on legislation to support new recovery benefits for Canadians unable to work due to COVID-19 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, and Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, will hold a press conference on the legislation to support three new temporary recovery benefits to support Canadians who are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

EVENT:     Media press conference
DATE:       Thursday, September 24, 2020
TIME:       11:30 a.m. ET

Media representatives wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1-877-413-4814 (toll-free in Canada and the United States) or 613-960-7519. The access code is 6376356#.

In-person details: West Block, Room 225 Parliament Hill, Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario

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