Ottawa commits $350m to help vulnerable populations

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver
Funding will be deployed through community organizations and larger national organizations

The federal government is earmarking $350 million for the country’s vulnerable populations as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday (April 21) a portion of the new Emergency Community Support Fund will go to smaller community-based organizations but most of the $350 million will be directed to larger national organizations that can quickly deploy the funding.…

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April 21, 2020

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