Canadian Emergency Response Benefit
- The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was introduced in March 2020 and closed in December 2020 to financially help employed/self-employed Canadians who were impacted by COVID-19 and was one of the first financial supports offered to Canadians during the pandemic.
- This page highlights the payments recipients received, details regarding taxes and the eligibility criteria of CERB.
Citation
Canada. Canada Revenue Agency. Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB): Closed. Government of Canada, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html
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Economy
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Policy Pronouncement