by BateMac | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, CERB, COVID-19
On August 20th, the Federal Government announced several measures in preparation for the end of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). These announcements included a four-week extension to the CERB, changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program and three new...
by BateMac | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, CECRA, CERB, COVID-19
On July 31, 2020, the Federal Government made two short but important announcements regarding two COVID-19 Economic Response Plan programs. The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program was extended by one month and the Canada Emergency Response...
by BateMac | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, CERB, COVID-19
On June 16, the Federal Government announced an eight week extension to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) eligibility. Previously, eligible applicants could receive $500 a week for a maximum of 16 weeks within the program period of March 15, 2020, and...
by BateMac | Apr 15, 2020 | Additional Information & Resources, Blog, CERB, COVID-19
On April 15th, the Federal government announced expanded access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Seasonal workers, those who have recently exhausted their EI regular benefits and individuals who make less than $1,000 a month due to reduced work hours...
by BateMac | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, CERB, COVID-19
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was announced alongside several other programs by the federal government in late March. The CERB represents a taxable benefit of up to $500 per week for up to 16 weeks for workers who are earning no income as a result of...
by BateMac | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, CERB, COVID-19
The COVID-19 aid package proposed by the Federal government received royal assent following some modifications to the previously announced Emergency Care Benefit (ECB) and Emergency Support Benefit (ESB) measures for individuals whose income has been affected by the...