With many businesses forced to temporarily shut their doors, many are facing uncertain times ahead.

The B.C. government is pushing back tax payment dates and slashing commercial property tax to help businesses affected by COVID-19.

Singh also suggested that the government could double payments this month of existing income support programs, like the child benefit, to ensure that getting financial help to those who need it is "fast and easy."

Markets have endured roller coaster ups and downs for weeks amid uncertainty over how much damage the outbreak of the new coronavirus will do to the global economy.