New Money for Food and Basic Needs in Canada
加拿大提供新補助購置食物及基本生活需求
Introduction
The Canadian government is giving money to people for food and other basic needs. This is a new program.
加拿大政府正向民眾提供購置食物及其他基本需求的資金。這是一個新計畫。
Main Body
The government gives money in parts. People got a first payment on June 5. Now, they get more money every three months in July, October, January, and April. About 12 million people can get this money.
政府分批發放資金。民眾於 6 月 5 日收到第一筆款項。現在每三個月會發放一次，分別在 7 月、10 月、1 月及 4 月。約有 1,200 萬人符合領取資格。
Your income decides if you get the money. The government looks at your 2024 tax papers. Single people and families with children have different income limits. For example, a single person can get $267 in the first payment. A couple with four children can get $717.
是否領取資金取決於您的收入。政府將審核您 2024 年的稅務文件。單身人士與有子女的家庭有不同的收入限制。例如，單身人士首筆款項可領取 267 美元。育有四名子女的夫婦則可領取 717 美元。
Payments will grow by 25 percent in the next five years. Single people can get up to $679 a year. Couples can get up to $890. Children under 19 get an extra $234. The government sends the money to your bank or by mail.
未來五年，發放金額將增加 25%。單身人士每年最高可領取 679 美元。夫婦最高可領取 890 美元。19 歲以下兒童可額外領取 234 美元。政府將透過銀行轉帳或郵寄方式發放資金。
Conclusion
The old credit system is gone. The new benefit program is now working.
舊有的信用系統已取消。新的補助計畫現已開始運行。
Vocabulary Learning
🗓️ Timing Words
In the text, we see how to talk about when things happen. This is a key skill for A2 learners.
1. Specific Dates
- "June 5" Use this for one exact day.
2. Repeating Patterns
- "Every three months" Use Every + [Time] to show a routine.
- Example: Every Monday, Every year.
3. Future Growth
- "In the next five years" Use In the next + [Time] to talk about the future.
💰 Numbers & Money
Notice how the text describes amounts:
- Fixed Amount: "$267"
- Limit/Maximum: "Up to \rightarrow$ This means the number cannot be higher than 890.
- Extra: "An extra \rightarrow$ This means more money on top of the first amount.