Canadian Emergency Response Benefit

• Ontarians on social supports ‘worse off’ than before pandemic, study suggests

  A 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.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
  
• New Brunswickers rally for faster disability benefits

  Disability 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.

  Health

  Oct 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.'

  Consumer

  Dec 7, 2021
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• Harvest House says CERB payments fueling illicit drug market in Moncton

  Advocates for people struggling with addiction and homelessness in Moncton say the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit has created a slew of problems.

  Sep 1, 2020
• Manitoba MP submits motion to convert CERB benefit to permanent basic income

  Motion-46's goal is to fill the gaps in income and inequalities that have been "worsened by the pandemic."

  Consumer

  Aug 12, 2020
• B.C. employment affected by COVID-19 more than any other province: poll

  The Ipsos poll found that 24 per cent are working reduced hours or receiving reduced pay, 16 per cent have lost their jobs.

  Economy

  Jun 22, 2020
• 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
• Loophole in CERB could leave seniors vulnerable to scammers, MP warns

  Don 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.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
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• Stimulus programs in response to COVID-19 could have lingering impact, experts say

  Experts 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.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020