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Ringing in the Holiday Season Safely and Responsibly
Bob Lagassé, Author
Member of the Legislative Assembly, Dawson Trail
On November 18th, our government announced that it will be providing $10 million for a new Pandemic Staffing Support Benefit to help address urgent staffing needs in disability services, child care, and child welfare sectors. COVID-19 has created unexpected staffing challenges, and this has led to additional costs for agencies and facilities. The Pandemic Staffing Support Benefit will help address staffing challenges related to the pandemic, such as overtime costs, replacement staff, paying for sick leave, and covering costs should a facility close for a short-term isolation. These benefits are meant to give facilities the ability to operate safely while ensuring that those Manitobans who require services continue to receive quality care.