Canada Emergency Response Benefit as of March 25, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses
March 25, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada
News release
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
This was announced Mar 25 and replaces the proposed Emergency Care & Emergency Support Benefits announced Mar 18th.
- $2000/month taxable benefit for up to 4 months for workers who lose their income as a result of COVID19
- Covers if lost their job, are sick, quarantined or taking care of someone who is sick
- Covers working parents that must stay home without pay because of children who are sick, or because of school/daycare closures
- Applies to wage earners, contract workers & self-employed individuals who wouldn't be eligible for EI
- Applies to employed people who are not receiving income because of disruptions
- All Canadians who have ceased working due to COVID19 whether EI eligible or not, would receive the CERB
- Canadians receiving EI already (regular or sickness) should not apply to CERB
- If benefits end before Oct 3, they could apply for the CERB once the EI benefits end, if they are still unable to return to work
- Canadians who have applied for EI, but application not yet processed would not need to reapply.
- Canadians eligible for EI would be able to access their normal EI benefits after the 16-week period covered by CERB
- Portal to apply for this will be available in early April
- CERB payments should be received within 10 days of application
- Payment to be made every 4 weeks - March 15 - October 3
We are waiting for more details and clarity and will be posting them as they become available.
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