Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

Transition from CERB to Simplified EI Program - Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

The Government of Canada announced a transition from Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to a simplified Employment Insurance (EI) program effective September 27, 2020.

The federal government announced three new benefits:

  • Canada Recovery Benefit for self-employed workers and those not eligible for EI. = $400 per week.

  • Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit - for those unable to work because they are providing care to elders, children, family members or dependents = $500 per week

  • Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit - for workers unable to work because they are sick or need to self-isolate for reasons related to COVID-19. = $500 per week

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