Premier Dwight Ball says they are looking at short-term measures to support minimum wage workers who have not been able to work due to what’s being called Snowmageddon.

Many working minimum wage jobs haven’t been paid, and won’t be paid because of time lost due to the blizzard.

On top of that, many who use food banks have been unable to get there.

Premier Ball says if it was a two or three day event people could manage, but now into day five under a State of Emergency, people need to get back to work.

He says putting more focus on cleanup means they will be able to get back to work. However, they are considering other short-term measures.

Ball says it’s something that is on his mind and he’s been speaking to cabinet ministers to see what government has available.

Many employers have already stepped up and said they will pay those who lost hours under the State of Emergency. But, not everyone is in a position to do that.

The Premier says the focus right now is to support the City with the cleanup so people can get back to work. Then, they will look at the programs they have in place to support people, in particularly, low-income earners.