(As of October 1, 2020)
The final Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) eligibility period ended on Sept. 26. At that time, workers who are still unemployed will be eligible for a new Employment Insurance (EI) claim or one of three new recovery benefits. To increase access to EI, the entry requirements have been temporarily “simplified”.
Current CERB recipients who receive CERB through Service Canada and who are eligible for simplified EI will be seamlessly transitioned to EI. Those who receive CERB through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will need to apply. If a worker is ineligible for simplified EI, they will likely be eligible for one of the recovery benefits.
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