As the effects of COVID-19 continue to manifest, the Government
of Canada continues to unveil new programs to assist those impacted
by the downturn of economic activity.
On March 25, 2020, the Federal Government of Canada revealed the
details of the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit
("CERB") which is set to replace the previously announced
Emergency Care Benefit and the Emergency Support Benefit. The CERB
will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000.00 a month for up to six
months for those impacted by COVID-19.
Update: CERB was expanded to include (a)
workers earning less than $1000/month; (b) seasonal workers who
have exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to
undertake their regular seasonal work because of COVID-19; and (c)
workers who exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to
find a job because of COVID-19.
