Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is a Canadian government support program for Canadians facing unemployment due to the Covid-19 emergency. It provides a taxable benefit of up to $2,000 CAD for up to four months.
References
- Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses, press release, March 25, 2020.
- Support for Individuals, Government of Canada.
- What you need to know about the new COVID-19 benefits program, CBC News, March 25, 2020.