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Feds increase COVID-19 aid package by $25-billion

Canada is increasing the money it is giving to Canadians.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced another $25-billion in direct aid for citizens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

That’s up from the $27-billion that was promised.  In addition to the already mentioned $55-billion in tax deferrals, this brings the total amount of the Canadian Emergency Relief Package to $107- billion.

Morneau says Canada is taking a very appropriate and significant approach in response to the challenges faced by Canadians today.

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