‘Your mental health matters’: B.C. minister on the launch of new supports for post-secondary students, Fauci says he didn't agree to be in Trump campaign ad, NASA identifies 'asteroid' expected to become mini-moon next month as old rocket.

The Prime Minister announced the launch of a web portal available on the government of Canada’s website to support Canadian’s mental health during this time. Many students are paying their own way through school and rely on a combination of supports … and they’re not being captured by the government’s supports.”. “So expanding those grants is a longer-term solution that we’re also pushing the government on.”, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that information on help for post-secondary students was coming “very soon.”. That’s why we chose to go ahead in a targeted, rapid fashion to put in place what was necessary to help these people in dire need.”. Current post-secondary students, as well as new high school grads, and those who expect to graduate high school in 2020, can apply for up to 16 weeks of funding through the summer. Many of those students are quoted in the survey report as saying the summer jobs they were relying on to stay afloat are now in doubt or outright cancelled, with some saying they’re unable to find anyone hiring. Canadians making up to $1,000 a month are now eligible to receive the CERB, this will include those who may have ran out of E.I. These are things the government can do to support them right now, so we’re waiting to see what they agree to.”, — With files from Global News’ Erica Alini. “Students are in a uniquely precarious and vulnerable position,” said Cristina Ilnitchi, URCU chair and vice-president of external affairs of the Alma Mater Society at the University of British Columbia. Sending money to everyone and then clawing back the money from those who don’t need it at tax time is the best way to ensure no one is missed, he said. Coronavirus: Cases of COVID-19 in Canada top 40,000, Students raise concerns over CERB qualifications: ‘I see it as a deliberate exclusion’, Coronavirus: Post-secondary students call for federal aid as survey reveals financial struggles. Coronavirus: Trudeau announces $9B aid for students, including monthly benefit, Coronavirus outbreak: What kind of work could students expect under shored up Canada Summer Jobs program, Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau announces measures for students impacted by summer job losses, Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau says provinces will make separate decisions on when to re-open the economy, NASA identifies 'asteroid' expected to become mini-moon next month as old rocket, Coronavirus can survive up to 28 days on some surfaces — but heat makes a difference: study, Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Tam says Canada could triple its current COVID-19 testing capacity, Coronavirus outbreak: Canada now at 38,422 confirmed cases, 1,834 total deaths, New rules could change when and how Alberta doctors can resign, Edmontonians find ways to celebrate Thanksgiving during pandemic, Fauci says he didn't agree to be in Trump campaign ad, ‘SNL’ parodies vice presidential debate with Biden as fly on Pence's head, 'Devastating': B.C. Canadians are eligible for the program if they have earned a minimum of $5,000 in the past 12 months through employment or parental leave benefits — leaving students who rely on student loans and scholarships out of the running. Like many other law students, she was counting on the job to cover her finances after school, so when the government introduced the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB… The Justin Trudeau-led government has announced both CERB and CESB financial aid packages, but eligible international students only qualify for CERB. In general, the Act provides that students receiving CESB cannot receive any income from employment or self-employment, or benefits like EI, CERB, or provincial benefits for student parents while receiving CESB. “The reality is that it’s going to be really hard to find jobs,” said Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough. A group of 50 senators from different political and partisan backgrounds signed an open letter to Trudeau on Tuesday, also calling for the CERB to be turned into a universal benefit. The CRA has replaced CERB with the new $2,000 CRB. READ MORE: READ MORE: There are others who do not need help,” Trudeau told the nation Wednesday. The new Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which Trudeau conceded will require Parliament’s approval, will pay $1,250 monthly to Canadian and permanent resident post-secondary students and graduates to make up for lost work and cut hours. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the amount of aid eligible to students. Our newsroom abides by the RTDNA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook, Forcing the discussion: the role of BC's 'Fringe Parties', Single-use plastic ban could cause headaches for council, local businesses, BackCountry Cleanups hauls 420kg of garbage near local elementary school, RCMP, Coroners Service investigating fatal collision near Houston.