Steven Hoffman, a professor of global health, law and political science at York University, said much of the fault falls at the feet of the provincial government.
Dr. Theresa Tam said public health officials in each area are trying to target their response to local epidemiology and circumstances, but are "steering in uncertain waters."
Canadian households can apply for $500 per week for up to 26 weeks when one person misses more than half a week of work because they have to care for a child because of the pandemic.