$2,000 FOR INDIVIDUALSCANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT (CERB)

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CANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT (CERB)

• For individuals who are unable to work as a result of COVID-19

• Unable to work, laid off, sick or staying home to care for children or someone sick

• Taxable benefit of $2,000 for a 4 week period or $500 a week

• Program will last 16 weeks

• Applications are being accepted beginning April 6th

• Prior to April 6th, if without work and eligible for EI, apply for EI benefits at the link below

• https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-

benefit/apply.html

• CERB applications are to be submitted online through the CRA My Account

• Also, a toll-free number [ 1-800-959-2019 ] will be made available for those without internet

• The following link answers questions about CRA My Account and the toll-free number process, important to review prior to April 6th to avoid delays in the enrollment process

• https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-

cerb-with-cra.html

ELIGIBILITY FOR CERB

• Reside in Canada

• At least 15 years old

• Stopped working due to COVID-19 or eligible for EI regular or sickness benefits

• Earned at least $5,000 in 2019 or past 12 months

• Without employment or self-employment income for at least 14 consecutive days in the initial 4 week period, starting March 15

• To be entitled to further benefits, they expect no employment / self-employment income

• To streamline the application policy CRA requests you to submit on certain days based on your month of birth, see link below

• There is a comprehensive question and answer section at the link below that should be reviewed before applying

• https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html