Message from Service Canada:
Posted 03 April 2020, 9:38 am NDT
SERVICE CANADA COVID19 SIGN
In response to the Covid-19 situation, the government has introduced the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit as part of Canada's Economic Response Plan.
To learn more about Canada's Econmic Response Plan visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to 4 months to:
- workers who must stop working due to COVID-19 and do not have access to paid leave or other income support.
- workers who are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19.
- working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children that are sick or need additional care because of school and daycare closures.
- workers who still have their employment but are not being paid because there is currently not sufficient work and their employer has asked them not to come to work.
- wage earners and self-employed individuals, including contract workers, who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance.
To learn more about this visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html#sick_quarantined_self_isolation_new_canada_emergency_response_benefit
Important information for workers who have lost their jobs or are unable to work:
- Workers should continue to apply for Employment Insurance benefits.
Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html for more information
- Individuals who have already applied for Employment Insurance will be automatically enrolled for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
- The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be accessible through a secure web portal starting in early April. Applicants will also be able to apply via an automated telephone line or via a toll-free number.
- Visit the Canada Revenue Agency website for additional information on how the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will help workers.
Visit the CRA website for additional benefits: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update.html
Service Canada can help!
Employment Insurance and Pension applications can be made online at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html
If an individual that you support requires assistance with one our critical services and benefits they can complete a service request form at: Canada.ca/service-canada-e-service. Once the service request is submitted, a Service Canada representative will contact the individual within 2 business days at the phone number they indicate.
In response to the Covid-19 situation, the government has introduced the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit as part of Canada's Economic Response Plan.
To learn more about Canada's Econmic Response Plan visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to 4 months to:
- workers who must stop working due to COVID-19 and do not have access to paid leave or other income support.
- workers who are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19.
- working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children that are sick or need additional care because of school and daycare closures.
- workers who still have their employment but are not being paid because there is currently not sufficient work and their employer has asked them not to come to work.
- wage earners and self-employed individuals, including contract workers, who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance.
To learn more about this visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html#sick_quarantined_self_isolation_new_canada_emergency_response_benefit
Important information for workers who have lost their jobs or are unable to work:
- Workers should continue to apply for Employment Insurance benefits.
Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html for more information
- Individuals who have already applied for Employment Insurance will be automatically enrolled for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
- The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be accessible through a secure web portal starting in early April. Applicants will also be able to apply via an automated telephone line or via a toll-free number.
- Visit the Canada Revenue Agency website for additional information on how the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will help workers.
Visit the CRA website for additional benefits: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update.html
Service Canada can help!
Employment Insurance and Pension applications can be made online at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html
If an individual that you support requires assistance with one our critical services and benefits they can complete a service request form at: Canada.ca/service-canada-e-service. Once the service request is submitted, a Service Canada representative will contact the individual within 2 business days at the phone number they indicate.