EPISODE · Apr 15, 2020 · 19 MIN
COVID-19: How the Great Lockdown is causing unprecedented economic damage
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc in the medical systems of countries around the world. But the social distancing measures have also landed a body blow on the global economy, with Canada seeing a spike in unemployment and a massive government bailout to those affected by the pandemic shutdown. Dave is joined by Emily Jackson who hosts our Down to Business podcast about what industries are really struggling, how the government has responded, and how long the effects could last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc in the medical systems of countries around the world. But the social distancing measures have also landed a body blow on the global economy, with Canada seeing a spike in unemployment and a massive government bailout to those affected by the pandemic shutdown. Dave is joined by Emily Jackson who hosts our Down to Business podcast about what industries are really struggling, how the government has responded, and how long the effects could last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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