Canada Emergency Response Benefit- Application Begins on April 6
What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit?
If you have lost income because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will provide you with temporary income support of $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.
Who should apply?
You should apply if:
- You live in Canada, and you are at least 15 years old;
- You have stopped working because of COVID-19 or are eligible for Employment Insurance regular or sickness benefits:
- You had income of at least $5,000 in 2019 from employment or EI benefits. You may have earned this income in Canada or in a different country.
- You are or expect to be without employment or self-employment income for at least 14 consecutive days.
When do you apply?
Applications will be accepted beginning April 6.
How do you apply?
Telephone: The phone line will open on April 6, 2020
1-800-959-2019 from 6:00 AM to 3:00 AM
You will need your SIN and your postal code.
Online: The portal will open on April 6, 2020
www.canada.ca
- If you have a Service Canada account you can apply through this account to CRA
OR
- If you do not have a Service Canada account you can apply through CRA
IMPORTANT: Before you apply for this benefit online, please register for your CRA My Account and direct deposit.
For more information, please click here.
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