“The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak”.
Please click this link for information on individual support from the Canadian Government during the COVID-19 crisis.
March 25, 2020 – Here’s the latest news from our Board:
Federal government announces new emergency financial aid
The federal government announced a new, $2,000 per month Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for Canadians who have lost their income due to COVID-19. This benefit program replaces the two benefits announced last week.
This taxable benefit will be provided for up to four months to:
- workers who must stop working due to COVID-19 and do not have access to paid leave or other income support;
- workers who are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19;
- working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children that are sick or need additional care because of school and daycare closures;
- workers who are still employed but aren’t being paid because there’s currently not sufficient work and their employer has asked them not to come to work; and
- wage earners and self-employed individuals, including contract workers, who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance.
Prime Minister Trudeau promised the benefit will be paid out to workers within 10 days of their application.
How to apply: Application details will be available through My CRA and My Service Canada, beginning the first week of April.