Canada May Get 10 Paid Sick Leave Days Before Second Wave of COVID-19

Prime Minister Trudeau announced a plan for 10 days of paid sick leave for Canadians to help manage the potential second wave of COVID-19. The plan aims to prevent workers from having to choose between health and financial stability. However, implementation challenges exist as sick leave policies are typically provincial. The WHO warns of a second peak coinciding with flu season, complicating the situation. Canada has reported over 87,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 6,600 deaths.

What is the main reason behind Canada's consideration of a paid sick leave plan?

• To reduce government spending

• To increase employee productivity

• To attract foreign investments

• To prevent financial hardship for sick workers

What challenge does Trudeau face in implementing a nationwide paid sick leave program?

• Opposition from health organizations

• Insufficient government funds

• Provincial control over sick leave policies

• Lack of public support

Why is the World Health Organization concerned about the fall season?

• Increased travel during holidays

• Potential second peak of COVID-19 and flu season

• Higher rates of unemployment

• Political instability in various countries

How many COVID-19 cases has Canada reported according to the transcript?

• Exactly 90,000 cases

• Over 100,000 cases

• Less than 50,000 cases

• More than 87,000 cases

What is the reported number of COVID-19 related deaths in Canada?

• Over 10,000 deaths

• More than 6,600 deaths

• Exactly 7,000 deaths

• Less than 5,000 deaths