Bottom Line
Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response
to COVID-19, received royal assent on October 2, 2020.
With the passing of this legislation, three new temporary
social benefits have been introduced for Canadians who are unable
to work for reasons related to COVID-19. The Canada Recovery
Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and Canada
Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) replace the Canada Emergency
Response Benefit (CERB), which came to an end on September 26,
2020.
Canada Recovery Benefit
The CRB will provide eligible workers with $500 per week for up
to 26 weeks, in the event they are unable to work and are not
eligible for EI, or have had their income reduced by at least 50%,
for reasons relating to COVID-19.
