Nova Scotia: 

• Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable families, seniors and youth will receive additional support for food, shelter, basic necessities and staying connected during the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Nova Scotia Power, EfficiencyOne and the province are redirecting $3 million from the HomeWarming program to fund organizations that deliver prepared meals, operate soup kitchens, help the homeless and provide other services 

Manitoba: 

• The province of Manitoba is investing an additional $300 million to COVID-19 relief efforts 
• Funds will be used for: 
  • Supporting the local, made-in-Manitoba production of gowns, scrubs, gloves and other medical equipment including an RFP to award $15 million of production to Manitoba-designed reusable silicone N95 masks 
  • Establishing a COVID-19 research fund through Research Manitoba 
  • Engaging local call centre, 24-7 Intouch, to contact Manitobans to drive awareness of government support programs to small businesses, charities and not-for-profits 
• The province is asking manufacturers or businesses to visit the COVID-19 portal if:
  • They can rapidly scale up production or re-tool manufacturing lines to develop products made in Manitoba to help in the fight against COVID-19 
  • They have a stock of personal protective equipment that is not being used due to closures and physical distancing