COVID-19 pandemic, at a cost exceeding $800 million, according to a Treasury Board document.At the onset of the pandemic, civil servants were told to work from home if possible, to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus throughout government offices.
Where did CERB go? Data shows disparities between Canada’s urban and rural areas Employees who were unable to work remotely were still paid, however, under a provision known as the “699” pay code, allowing “other leave with pay.”The number of workers approved for 699 leave peaked in April at more than 73,000.