The federal government is offering $14-billion to the provincial and territorial governments for measures to keep COVID-19 at bay.

How the money is distributed will depend on reaching what PM Trudeau calls a “safe-restart agreement” between the federal government and each province or territory.

The money would help cover protective equipment for health workers, support for strapped municipalities, paid sick leave and other help for schools and seniors.

Trudeau also announced money for persons with disabilities—a one-time tax-free grant of up to $500.

Ottawa is also establishing a national workplace accessibility stream to help people with disabilities find and keep a good job and to help them access supportive devices to overcome barriers in the workplace.

Ottawa and the provinces are talking about providing 10 days of sick pay to people who currently have no such coverage.