The federal government estimates four million people will be moved onto employment insurance when the Canada Emergency Response Benefit starts winding down.

Ottawa will also create a 'transitional, parallel benefit' for people who don't qualify for Employment Insurance, like contract and gig workers, the prime minister said.

Some 86 per cent of Canadians say CERB did a good job. Pollster Darrell Bricker says he expects party platforms will address universal income in the next federal election.

Canadians acknowledge the benefit of the emergency grant program during COVID-19, but a new poll suggests they want to see more done to combat fraudulent claims.

The Senate finance committee made several recommendations on Tuesday after reviewing the Liberals' emergency aid programs during the coronavirus pandemic.

With COVID-19 causing layoffs and cutbacks to work hours, some pregnant Canadians worry they won't meet the 600 hours needed to qualify for EI maternity and parental benefits.

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit helps Canadians who lost income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, concerns are being raised that the program may be serving as a disincentive to work for some.

A total of 246,440 Manitobans have used CERB since the program was introduced in early April. Just over 45 per cent were under the age of 35.

Wednesday's fiscal snapshot will be the first public assessment of the country's economic and financial situation since the pandemic started in earnest in March.

A rally at the Province House in Nova Scotia was calling on the government to extend the COVID-19 eviction ban as it’s set to expire at midnight.