'They're so close to the virus, they're so close to be at risk,' said Paramount Fine Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih, who aims to give free meals to front-line workers in long-term care homes.

Canadian charity GlobalMedic is spearheading efforts to get Bahamians working, homes back in liveable condition.

Cost of living is a big election issue according to a CBCNews-commissioned poll, and housing is the biggest single expense for most Canadians. As the campaign has unfolded, the federal parties have begun to unveil plans on how they'd make life more affordable for voters.