Applications for the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit are now available. This benefit could provide you up to $500 a week for 16 weeks anyone:
- Residing in Canada, who are at least 15 years old;
- Who have stopped working because of COVID-19 and have not voluntarily quit their job or are eligible for EI regular or sickness benefits;
- Who had income of at least $5,000 in 2019 or in the 12 months prior to the date of their application; and
- Who are or expect to be without employment or self-employment income for at least 14 consecutive days in the initial four-week period. For subsequent benefit periods, they expect to have no employment or self-employment income.
-Government of Canada Website
Because there will be a lot of people looking to apply for the benefit today, you’re encouraged to put your application in based on the month you were born:
Monday: Apply if you were born in Jan, Feb, Mar
Tuesday: Apply if you were born in Apr, May, Jun
Wednesday: Apply if you were born in Jul, Aug, Sept
Thurs: Apply if you were born in Oct, Nov, Dec
Fri/Sat/Sun: Everyone can apply!
You can learn more and start the application process now by clicking here!
