Updates to CERB Eligibility

The Federal Government has announced updates to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, making the program more flexible and responding to the needs of part-time and gig workers.

You are now eligible for CERB if:

• You stopped or will stop working due to COVID-19, and:
  • You are applying for the first time
    For at least 14 days in a row during the 4-week payment period, you do not expect to receive more than $1,000 (before taxes) from employment and self-employment income
  • You are re-applying for another period
    You do not expect your situation to change during this 4-week period and you do not expect to receive more than $1,000 (before taxes) from employment and self-employment income

    OR

  • You received regular EI benefits for at least 1 week since December 29, 2019
    You are no longer eligible for EI benefits

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