On Saturday, April 25th the Ontario Government announced its intention to issue Pandemic Pay in the period from April 24th to August 12th for some workers in some workplaces. The program is to be financed through a combination of provincial and federal monies.

Literally from the time of the announcement, there have been many questions about Pandemic Pay. This brief Q&A addresses these issues based on what we know as of May 7, 2020.

Government of Ontario COVID 19 – Pandemic Pay Questions & Answers