I agree that the govt should have tried some work program, but because COVID was the reason, it would be difficult to find employment and keep ones distance. This is being a smart ass, but they could always have been given a govt job. The feds are understaffed. 😀
This is an interesting link. The source is the European Centre for Disease Prevention. A bit of reading here. It suggests that, for Canada and the US at least, the borders won't be open for visitors soon.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coron...e-canada-and-other-key-nations-1.4881500