CESB

• How many Canadians received COVID benefits? Here’s what the 2021 census says

  Statistics Canada unveiled the information on COVID-19 benefits as part of its rollout of findings from the national census taken in May 2021.

  Consumer

  Jul 13, 2022
  
• Canada’s post-secondary students feeling financial pinch as fall semester ends

  The Canadian Federation of Students said in the spring, it conducted a survey which found 70 per cent of students had a negative change in their work or lost their job.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
  
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• Sask. family fights deduction of emergency benefits from daughter’s disability income

  The Rosnes family officially appealed Saskatchewan’s stance, arguing that she should be allowed to keep her CESB money while receiving SAID. They’re awaiting a decision.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2020
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• ‘Very frustrating’: Some mature students blocked from online CESB applications

  Several mature students who spoke to Global News say they have to repeatedly complete their attestations for the coronavirus aid money over the phone.

  Money

  Jul 29, 2020
• CERB, CESB applicants report weeks-long payment delays as CRA rolls out anti-fraud checks

  The government has been ramping up efforts to weed out fraud. But processing delays are holding up payments for some legitimate applicants.

  Money

  Jul 18, 2020
• Applying for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit? Here’s what you need to know

  Canadian post-secondary students and recent graduates who have lost income or summer jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial aid starting May 15.

  Canada

  May 13, 2020