Specific damages owing to employees in the class action have not yet been determined
The federal bailout package to date is now valued at more than $200 billion
The deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31 will also be higher than forecast
The index closed up 1.8% on Thursday
The move to bolster the financial system has been increased to $150B
The potential measure is in response to the pandemic
The result is workers who lose income will receive $2,000 per month
Measures include doubling payments to low-income seniors and financial relief for parents
The relief comes as small business confidence falls to an all-time low
The final bill gives the federal ministers of health and finance the power to approve all spending to deal with a public health emergency