Yes. I didn’t lose a job and the timing of my arrival is unfortunate. However, there were Two job interviews I had lined up That specifically told me they no longer were hiring due to covid 19. my second point is that I’m no longer available to work because my 3yr old can’t go to daycare Which is the same as all the people who can not work anymore because they must stay home to care for their children. so covid 19 directly affects me and my family too. how could you (government) completely disregard people in the same situation as I. I am not a lazy person and I have been tirelessly looking and interviewing for any kind of job since the day I landed. I do not think I am being unreasonable to ask for the same support that is being granted to all other Canadians who are affected by covid 19. Why am I Different?
CERB Question
- Thread starter hyntrq
- Start date
You are not wrong. And I know you are not the government, but there is no where else I can get answers to my questions. So thank you for taking the time to answer them.
but that is not the problem. Using up savings is not the problem. The problem is that I need to work but I can not because I must become a stay at home dad now. This is not going to workfor my family long term.
This is a public forum. Stop referring to me as the government.
It is a simple fact. You don't meet the requirements to claim CERB. If you have an issue with that, take it up with your MP. There is no sense in arguing your position on this forum.
Hi,
One of the eligibility for CERB is that one should have an income of $5000 in 2019. I migrated to Canada in Oct 2019. Before moving to Canada, I was working in India. And here in Canada I got employed in beginning of Feb 2020. My employer asked to stop coming to work till this pandemic gets over. My question is..Will my income that I earned in India (which was above $5000) qualify me for CERB or only canadian income will qualify? As I started work in Feb 2020, my Canadian income is not above $5000.
Thanks.
One of the eligibility for CERB is that one should have an income of $5000 in 2019. I migrated to Canada in Oct 2019. Before moving to Canada, I was working in India. And here in Canada I got employed in beginning of Feb 2020. My employer asked to stop coming to work till this pandemic gets over. My question is..Will my income that I earned in India (which was above $5000) qualify me for CERB or only canadian income will qualify? As I started work in Feb 2020, my Canadian income is not above $5000.
Thanks.
Thanks for the reply. Let's hope it is accounted as EI. Will check with IRCC as and when they confirm on CERB implications.
19
He meets all the requirements, except the fact that, Firstly, he is laid off because of the nature of the job..and now, he can't go back in May because of COVID19.
Hi, I know someone who was laid off because he has a seasonal job. Right now, he is expected not to return to work because of COVID 19, (lobster industry is affected) Can he apply for CERB?
He meets all the requirements, except the fact that, Firstly, he is laid off because of the nature of the job..and now, he can't go back in May because of COVID19.
Circumstances ABSOLUTELY do matter!
With our global pandemic he would have had ACCESS TO DAYCARE! COVID-19 is unprecedented, no one could have prepared for it. It is evident not even the leaders of the greatest countries prepare for it.
Again, anyone moving to Canada should have significant savings to cover many months of expenses without being able to work, regardless of circumstances.
Hello,
First of all welcome to Canada , I know this is not the best of times to immigrate, but It will get better.
From one immigrant to another ( I too moved just a couple of years ago) from what I have been reading I feel like there needs to be a change of perspective and you should stop playing the “victim “ - no new immigrant (regardless of COVID-19 ) or not cannot expect to get a job comparable to what was they were doing back home. Setting that aside now for some real talk, if economic constraint is the only problem trust me there are plenty of jobs out there hiring (even more ) especially because of COVID-19 such as Grocery stores, Restaurant aides , Dishwashers. or here’s another practical solution , if you have Limited savings move to a rural town, even little money goes a very long way. (it’s not bad as these urban rats claim )
Try to think of options instead of feeling let down (I understand it’s easier said than being done) but remind yourself that you chose this (at-least that’s how I get by ). Good luck , it will get better if you think it should.
Is there somewhere online that officially states it's not counted as such?
I'm in the same boat as the OP and had pretty much (at least psychologically) exempt myself from pursuing any income after getting laid off due to Corona and just resigned to burning through all my life savings for a while. Mostly out of fear my spouse will be billed and not really understanding the legal terminology. But I suppose with this thing looking like it will go on for a significant amount of time and savings dwindle, my worries have grown enough to look outside my comfort zone.
The confidence of scylla's response makes me want to believe it's not social assistance. But then what actually does count as social assistance? Is EI? GST cheque? Trillium benefit?
I tried looking at the wording for social assistance as it relates to sponsorship on several pages on the government of Canada website and it just left me more confused.
Apologies for my assumed naiveté. Any advice is thoroughly appreciated.