Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will be looking at ways to better support long-term care employees taking care of seniors during the coronavirus pandemic, while announcing more money for essential workers who are making less than $2,500 per month. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] He said he will be speaking with Canadian premiers on Wednesday about putting the wage boost in place as soon as possible. “Right now, seniors are worried about falling ill and not being able to see their kids and grandkids again.