The estimate is uncertain, due to the lack of precedent for this kind of program
The previous estimate was $252.1 billion, before recent pandemic measures
The pandemic has dealt a blow to the travel, retail and oil industries
Applications open Monday but business groups have warned that landlords may not take part
The terms are designed to make sure companies using the program receive bridge loans, not bailouts
The government also hinted that more help for business owners may be on the way
As cities start to ease restrictions, economic recovery will hinge on a resilient services sector, according to a report
No region was spared from the deterioration in housing starts
The subsidy, which was supposed to expire in June, will now run through to the end of August
The association has proposed an immigrant investor program to help the economy recover from Covid-19