The federal government has been busy producing aid packages to help as many Canadians as possible.

Starting today, the 75% wage subsidy for businesses is open for applications and over 10,000 have already applied since 6:00 am.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered his daily address this morning.

"Earlier this month we introduced the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to help protect your job or to help get you back to work. As of this morning applications for this program have opened. Employers can now submit a claim for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy through the Canada Revenue Agency. To access the 75% wage subsidy for your employees go online to canada.ca to reach this portal."

Trudeau added that business should start seeing money by May 7th.

Trudeau added that if for some reason the wage subsidy doesn't include you, you can apply for the CERB but he stressed that you cannot obtain both. It's one or the other.