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House of Commons passes $73 billion wage subsidy

The federal government’s wage subsidy legislation has been given the stamp of approval in the House of Commons.

The $73 billion wage subsidy was passed Saturday night following a session that saw opposing politicians come together in agreement.

The billions of dollars is now expected to flow to companies across the country as they deal with COVID-19.

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is designed in the hopes of encouraging companies to rehire workers by offering a 75% wage subsidy over the next three months to businesses that have seen their revenue drop by 30% due to COVID-19.

Companies will have to reapply for it each month.

The CEWS is expected to receive royal assent from Governor General Julie Payette Saturday night.

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