Government Operations committee  I'll turn that one over to my colleague, Evelyn, but I think it's very early to say what we will do in a recovery. We are certainly looking at all options to restart on a solid footing. Over to you, Evelyn.

Government Operations committee  I can assure you that it's very much front of mind of the government in terms of responding to this question, and we're working on it as we speak.

Government Operations committee  I will just reiterate that it is a very important question that we are examining.

Government Operations committee  I'll turn that question on CERB over to my colleague.

Government Operations committee  I can take that one. Generally speaking, rent is an area of provincial jurisdiction. I think the first question asked what the provinces are doing. Many provinces have taken steps to provide rent relief for residential tenants. For example, in British Columbia there is quite an

Government Operations committee  Since we launched CEBA, we've been taking a good look at it and it is based on payroll. Since we launched CEBA we have expanded the range of entities that are able to apply, from $20,000 up to $1.5 million in payroll. We are very aware of the issue you raised, that some did not

Government Operations committee  We are closely assessing the issue. We're aware of the concerns and are trying to make the benefit available to the widest range of small businesses that have these kinds of fixed costs and need the extra support.

Government Operations committee  Since the Prime Minister announced the measure in late April, CMHC came up with further details on their website last week. They have indicated on it that if a landlord does not have a mortgage, they should contact CMHC to go through a different mechanism. We are working on an al

Government Operations committee  The federal government is doing this program in partnership with the provinces. We cost shared 75%-25% with the provinces. As you said, it's very important for landlords and their tenants to work together to find appropriate solutions. This program will provide a real opportunity

Government Operations committee  The transmission was very choppy, so as I understand it, you are wondering about the processes in place by the banks to flow money to businesses and whether appropriate controls are in place. I would say, yes, the funding that is being delivered through the Canada emergency busin

Government Operations committee  The question was how many have applied for it?

Government Operations committee  There have been about 520,000 applicants to date, about $20 billion worth.

Government Operations committee  That's correct.

Government Operations committee  For the small-business account alone, about $20 billion in funds has been disbursed to date.

Government Operations committee  My colleague Alison might be able to give you that answer.