Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will soon expand to include those who are working reduced hours, recognizing that the program excluded a large number of workers.
“The CERB is meant to help all Canadians who need it and millions of Canadians will be getting it starting this week. There are some people who don’t yet qualify whom we do need to help,” he said. “If you’re working reduced hours down to 10 hours a week or less, we will soon announce how you will be able to qualify for the CERB. This is to help you if you’re a gig worker, a contract worker or a volunteer firefighter.”
More information should be available in the next few days.