Planned performance audits related to COVID-19

27 January 2020: First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Canada

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides $2,000 a month to workers who suffered a loss of income for reasons related to COVID-19.

27 March 2020: The federal government creates a 75% wage subsidy for eligible employers.

The federal government commits $415 million to reduce food insecurity and support Canada’s food processing capabilities.

$50 million to assist Canadian employers with costs associated with the mandatory 14-day isolation period imposed on Temporary Foreign Workers.

$285 million in additional support for Indigenous Communities to respond to the public health challenges related to COVID-19.

Procurement figures:

• 14 thousand ventilators
• 56 million face shields
• 124 million hospital gowns
• 96 million N95 masks^{Note *}

The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund is created to provide over $1.5 billion in additional support to businesses and organizations.