The federal government's pandemic benefits have been extended for workers and businesses until Oct. 23, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough announced. They said the decision to extend the benefits is "in recognition that uneven economic reopening across regions and sectors means workers and businesses continue to need support." The extensions include: ⢠"Extending the eligibility period for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support until October 23, 2021, and increasing the rate of support employers and organizations can receive during the period between August 29 and September 25, 2021." ⢠"Extending the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) until October 23, 2021."