Nathaniel Erskine-Smith at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On April 23rd, 2020. See this statement in context.

April 23rd, 2020 / 1 p.m.

Liberal

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Liberal Beaches—East York, ON

Thanks very much.

I want to start quickly with Mr. Thompson on the CEBA.

I've received correspondence from constituents who have $18,000 in payroll. I have received correspondence from constituents who poured their heart into a business that opened in November and they didn't have $20,000 in payroll last year.

Can you explain to my constituents what the rationale is for a $20,000 minimum threshold to access CEBA?

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