A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance:
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The CERB pays a monthly $2,000 payment to workers who wouldn’t otherwise be eligible for employment insurance.That includes wage earners, contract workers, or self-employed individuals; those who’ve had to stay home without pay to self-isolate or care for loved ones; and anyone else who hasn’t been permanently laid off, but has stopped receiving paycheques.
