COVID-19 pandemic.The province is doubling the wage cap so that workers can get the money if they make up to $5,000 a month during the pandemic.
The province is also adding more workers, such as hotel staff and business improvement zone employees, to its list of those who qualify.Province Expands $120-Million Risk Recognition Program https://t.co/613DcvgBeS pic.twitter.com/8mmNELWAvg— Manitoba Gov News (@MBGovNews) June 16, 2020The low-income program was announced by the federal government earlier this spring.Three-quarters of the money will come from Ottawa but the provinces get to determine which workers qualify.