Federal
The Government of Canada announced the following measures:
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canadians can now apply for the Canada Emergency
Response Benefit (CERB) and are asked to apply over four days
depending on their birth month. For those using direct deposit,
payment can be expected within 3 to 5 business days from when they
apply. A toll-free line has been set up for those with questions or
those who cannot apply online (1-833-966-2099).
The CERB is available from March 15, 2020, to October 3, 2020
and will provide $500 per week to Canadians who have stopped
working because of COVID-19.
In today's coronavirus update, Prime Minster Justin Trudeau
indicated that further help is coming for those who do not qualify
for CERB including those who are working reduced hours, down to 10
hours a week or less, those who are working but making less than
they would with the benefit, and those university or college
students who cannot find work this summer.
