The majority of health-care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis did not initially qualify for the federal top-up program, according to the government of Nova Scotia, until now.
Thursday Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to the program, with Nova Scotia signing on to provide health-care workers supporting the COVID-19 response with a bonus of up to $2,000. “Front-line health-care providers are working flat-out to keep Nova Scotians safe and healthy during this unprecedented time, sometimes putting their own lives at risk,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] According to the province, the Essential Health Care Workers