Kendall Stelmack is able to pay her rent April 1, but is worried about what is going to happen in a few months. Stelmack joins many Manitobans who are facing financial issues during the coronavirus pandemic.
She was in the middle of a job search when the new coronavirus was found in the province. “All of a sudden this hit and I’m getting all of these notifications on my phone, like, every day my heart sinks another inch or two because this position’s closed, this position’s closed, this one is on pause due to COVID-19,” she said. “So I’m not getting anything.” Stelmack says she doesn’t qualify for employment insurance because she lost her job before COVID-19 would have played a part.