What we looked at was whether the programs were meeting some of their stated objectives. The ones to support individuals and businesses combined helped to mitigate an increase in poverty. We also looked at whether people were able to stay home and stay healthier and then allow the economy to bounce back. All of the statistical information that we analyzed supported that. The subsidies followed the severity of health measures that were there, and so they allowed Canadians to stay home and allowed the economy to bounce back. We identified that there was an income disincentive to potentially going back to work, but we saw the government adjust for that as well.
On January 26th, 2023. See this statement in context.