ARTICLE · 04 SEPTEMBER 2020

Some Emergency Coronavirus Benefits To End In Canada: What Will Happen Next?

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The Canada Emergency Response benefit (‘CERB') is slated to end on 27 September and the Federal Government has announced an expanded Employment Insurance programme and other financial benefits will replace it.

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Herbert Law (Dinsdale & Clark LLP)

The Canada Emergency Response benefit ('CERB') is slated to end on 27 September and the Federal Government has announced an expanded Employment Insurance programme and other financial benefits will replace it. This article provides initial details.

The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit ('CERB') by an additional four weeks to a maximum of 28 weeks.

On 27 September 2020, those still entitled to CERB will transition to a more flexible and expanded Employment Insurance (EI) programme. Additionally, the Federal Government has announced three new temporary benefits are also being established, including a form of paid sick leave

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Some Emergency Coronavirus Benefits To End In Canada: What Will Happen Next?

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