Canadian Emergency Response Benefit
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Ontarians on social supports ‘worse off’ than before pandemic, study suggestsA new McMaster survey is highlighting how Ontarians who rely on social assistance haven't seen enough increases in benefits to offset skyrocketing rent and food prices.CanadaSep 20, 2023
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New Brunswickers rally for faster disability benefitsDisability advocates in New Brunswick say that the unanimous pass of the second reading of Bill C-22 in Ottawa will mark better support for persons with disabilities.HealthOct 19, 2022
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Alberta seniors warn others after CERB disrupts pension payments: ‘I can’t go on like this’'People phoned in directly to ask if they were eligible and were told that they were to receive the benefits — and then later were penalized for it.'ConsumerDec 7, 2021
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Harvest House says CERB payments fueling illicit drug market in MonctonAdvocates for people struggling with addiction and homelessness in Moncton say the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit has created a slew of problems.Sep 1, 2020
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Manitoba MP submits motion to convert CERB benefit to permanent basic incomeMotion-46's goal is to fill the gaps in income and inequalities that have been "worsened by the pandemic."ConsumerAug 12, 2020
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B.C. employment affected by COVID-19 more than any other province: pollThe Ipsos poll found that 24 per cent are working reduced hours or receiving reduced pay, 16 per cent have lost their jobs.EconomyJun 22, 2020
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Will Ontario’s changes to layoff regulations amid COVID-19 leave lower-paid workers in limbo?Ontario suggests the new regulation will help businesses stay afloat but a legal analyst says the changes are a bit 'misleading' to employers.Jun 3, 2020
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Loophole in CERB could leave seniors vulnerable to scammers, MP warnsDon Davies, who represents Vancouver Kingsway, says 77 seniors at a residence in east Vancouver were approached by an individual offering to register them for the relief funds in exchange for a 10 per cent cut of the money.CanadaMay 21, 2020
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Stimulus programs in response to COVID-19 could have lingering impact, experts sayExperts say the costs of plans to revive the country's economy after the coronavirus pandemic — and the programs — will likely be with Canadians for years.CanadaApr 15, 2020
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