How to Apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

Who can apply?

You reside in Canada
You are 15 years old or more when you apply
For your first CERB application:
- You have stopped or will stop working due to reasons related to COVID-19
- For at least 14 days in a row for the period you are applying for, you will not receive:
  - employment income
  - self-employment income
  - provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave
For your subsequent CERB applications:
- You continue to not work due to reasons related to COVID-19
- For the 4 week period you are applying for, you will not receive:
  - employment income;
  - self-employment income; or
  - provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave.
You have not quit your job voluntarily
You did not apply for, nor receive, CERB or EI benefits from Service Canada for the same eligibility period
You earned a minimum of $5,000 income in the last 12 months or in 2019 from one or more of the following sources:
- employment income
- self-employment income
- provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave

How to apply:

Please note: your accountants CANNOT apply for you using CRA Rep a Client. Only you can apply in the manners outlined above.

For details on how to apply and when: CLICK HERE

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