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At the time in her new job, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland informed millions of Canadians receiving Canada’s Emergency Response Benefits (CERB) of what will come next.
The $2,000 a month gains advantages introduced in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, but are scheduled to end at the end of the month. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough, who joined Freeland for the announcement, said CERB will run for four more weeks, for a total of 28 weeks.
To date, Ottawa has won 8.58 million CERB programs and distributed $68.46 billion.
“At the beginning of this crisis, our government promised to do everything it could for Canadian staff and Canadian companies. That’s what we’re doing today and what we promise to keep doing.”
Qualtrough also announced 3 new benefits for others who would not be eligible for IS.
The Canadian Recovery Benefit for self-employed staff and other EI-eligible personnel will get $400 per week.
The Canadian rehabilitation caregiver benefit for eligible Canadians who cannot paint because they have to care for a child, relative circle member, or dependent will be $500 per week.
Both should be consumed for 26 weeks over a period of one year.
The Canadian Sick Recovery Benefit is for those who are sick or have to isolate themselves due to COVID-19, and pay $500 per week. This will be available for two weeks according to the periods of the year.
The program law will be introduced in the first week of returning to parliament.
The transition to IS begins on September 27 and all eligible will get at least $400 according to the week.
More to come.
Jessy Bains is a senior journalist for Yahoo Finance Canada. Follow him on Twitter @jessysbains.
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