{"id":390110,"date":"2020-11-30T19:46:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T00:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=390110"},"modified":"2020-11-30T19:46:06","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T00:46:06","slug":"canadas-unions-say-fiscal-updates-emphasis-on-investments-will-spare-canadians-further-economic-hardship-and-spur-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/canadas-unions-say-fiscal-updates-emphasis-on-investments-will-spare-canadians-further-economic-hardship-and-spur-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada\u2019s unions say fiscal update\u2019s emphasis on investments will spare Canadians further economic hardship and spur recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OTTAWA, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada\u2019s unions say the federal government\u2019s fiscal update will help the nation\u2019s workers weather current health and economic hardships through the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s update extends critical income support and economic measures to help Canadians and businesses. While today\u2019s commitments on key priorities remain modest and reflect past promises, the government has signalled it will make further investments as the recovery begins to take shape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada\u2019s workers and their families are staring down a harsh, frightening winter of economic uncertainty in the midst of a health crisis that shows no sign of letting up,\u201d said Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). <\/p>\n

\u201cThey have received assurances that their government will help them make ends meet and safeguard their health and well-being. However, it\u2019s clear that many essential investments will be required around critical priorities like child care, pharmacare and towards key industries to ensure a rapid recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

The federal government made numerous commitments towards workers and their families, including:<\/p>\n