COVID-19 pandemic.The Parliamentary Budget Office says most of that total was a result of employees at the Canada Revenue Agency staying home, unable to work, between March 15 and May 31.
Budget watchdog flags $12B projected loss at federal crown corporations amid coronavirus That one department accounted for just over $311 million in paid leave, far ahead of the second-costliest department, Correctional Services Canada, at more than $33.8 million.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The PBO report was compiled at the request of Edmonton Conservative MP Kelly McCauley, who wanted to know the financial impact of the policy, known as pay code 699.The policy allows federal employees paid leave for.