Covid-19/Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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Hi - I have been here on a NAFTA work permit (almost 2 years) and therefore earned more than 5k in 2019. I was just laid off (end of March) and my work permit expires at the end of April. Following the expiration of my work permit I will have implied status as a visitor in Canada (I should have permanent residency in the next few months if processing times are not delayed). Once my work permit expires at the end of April, and assuming I do not yet have PR status, would I still be eligible for the Emergency Response Benefit over the next four months even under visitor status? Thanks for any insight.
Hello Everyone,
I was working till 31st march 2020 and i gave resignation on 15th on my current job. I got another job and today was the first day and employer told that due to COVID19, i am being laid off until further notice. will i be eligible for any of the benefits like EI OR CERB ? I have earned more than 5k in last year,
I was working till 31st march 2020 and i gave resignation on 15th on my current job. I got another job and today was the first day and employer told that due to COVID19, i am being laid off until further notice. will i be eligible for any of the benefits like EI OR CERB ? I have earned more than 5k in last year,
No - I don't think so. Unfortunately the $5,000 minimum in earnings appears to be mandatory.
would encourage you to look at grocery stores, distribution centres, delivery companies, etc. who are hiring.
Don’t believe you qualify for benefits after the end of your work permit but not 100% sure. What stage are you in in your PR application?
My permit is valid in April so it may be able to recieve the benefit for at least April. I submitted my med exam and biometrics about 1.5 months ago - expected processing time from that point was supposed to be April-May pre-Corona.
No. You need to have actually had to stop working because of COVID-19 to qualify for CERB. As you were not working, you don't qualify.
As said above, you unfortunately won't qualify. To qualify for CERB you must have been working and then specifically stopped working due to COVID-19. You weren't working when COVID-19 hit and so don't meet the requirements.