If you are a Canadian with a disability, you can expect a payment of up to $600 from the federal government soon.
The non-taxable money would help those Canadians make ends meet during the pandemic.
Those with a valid disability tax credit certificate would be eligible for $600, and those with the certificate who are eligible for old age security will get $300. Those who have the certificate, and are eligible for both old age security and the guaranteed income supplement will get $100.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced the new National Workplace Accessibility Stream which will help the disabled find quality jobs.
A total of $15 million will also provide community organizations with the resources to improve workplace accessibility, and help employers set up effective work-from-home arrangements.
Another $1.18-million will fund five new projects across Canada to develop things like accessible pay terminals at retailers, and tools to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to communicate in the digital economy.
Thursday night, Trudeau held his 12th First Minister's Meeting virtually with the Premiers and Territorial leaders. As with past calls, much of the discussion was about a national plan to reopen the economy safely.
The plan is still being formulated, but Trudeau announced the federal government will invest $14-billion over the next six to eight months to cover the cost of personal protective equipment for workers, greater access to childcare, and expanded testing for COVID-19 and contact tracing.
He confirmed once again his government's commitment to giving all workers ten paid sick days. On Friday, he told reporters Ottawa would pay for it.
The Prime Minister also hinted cities and towns would get more funding for public transit and community programs.
As the economy continues to ramp up, Trudeau told reporters 300,000 applications for the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy had been approved, and 1.2 million people have moved off the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit.
May's jobless rate nationally was 13.7 per cent. Statistics Canada said job creation improved, but more Canadians also joined the search for a job.