The Province of Manitoba has established a $120 million fund to recognize the risks taken by front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic announced Premier Brian Pallister on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

The one-time payout for front-line workers in collaboration with the federal government on a cost-sharing basis and is available to eligible Manitobans who were working in select sectors between March 20 and May 29, 2020 with an pre-tax income less $6,500

“Manitoba was the first province to commit to collaborating with the federal government on a cost-sharing program to recognize front-line workers who put their own health at risk to keep others safe and provide crucial services during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Pallister.

A working group comprised of unions, business and community leaders and critical service providers was formed to submit feedback  that informed five proposals and vote on the final program.

Eligible categories include store shelf stockers, retail salespersons, cashiers, cooks, security guards, light-duty cleaners in retail facilities, early childhood educators, licensed home-based child-care providers, family violence shelter workers, social workers, nurses and nurse practitioners, paramedics, health-care aides, community services workers (including personal care homes, home care, public health, mental health and addictions), direct service workers for adults and children with disabilities, law enforcement (including Winnipeg Police Service, Brandon Police Service and RCMP), correctional officers, long-distance truck drivers and bus drivers.

A full list of eligible positions and organizations can be found here: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/infomanitobans/mrrp.html

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