British Columbia has announced a $5 billion economic stimulus package to help people deal with the fallout of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The package includes $2.8 billion for people, including renters, and $2.2 billion for businesses. In a news conference last week, Horgan said he’s heard three things on people’s minds: their paycheques, their job security, and major expenses such as rent or mortgage payments.
Following the news conference on Monday, Horgan and James will join 10 other MLAs in the Legislature in Victoria for an emergency sitting.
They are expected to debate and pass legislation on financial support and to prevent employers from firing staff who don’t go to work due to COVID-19.