Covid-19/Canada Emergency Response Benefit

[journey21]

And to add, must have been working for a Canadian employer and was getting paid in CAD, not in any other currencies

 

[canuck_in_uk]

And to add, must have been working for a Canadian employer and was getting paid in CAD, not in any other currencies

Incorrect. The $5000 can be foreign income.

 

[tobs]

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,

Yes

 

[physioindia]

Yes

Thank you.

 

[neaWB]

If your employer does not renew your work permit (because of COVID lay offs) are you eligible for CERB post the expiration of the work permit (my work permit expires at the end of April but I worked in 2019 and made over 5k)?

 

[tobs]

If your employer does not renew your work permit (because of COVID lay offs) are you eligible for CERB post the expiration of the work permit (my work permit expires at the end of April but I worked in 2019 and made over 5k)?

Looks to me like you are. Definitely call CRA to find out if in doubt.

 

[journey21]

Incorrect. The $5000 can be foreign income.

Oh is it? Isn't it understood that it should be in CAD only?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Oh is it? Isn't it understood that it should be in CAD only?

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application/questions.html

Does the minimum income of $5,000 have to be earned in Canada?
No.

The income does not have to be earned in Canada, but you need to reside in Canada.

 

[journey21]

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application/questions.html

Does the minimum income of $5,000 have to be earned in Canada?
No.

The income does not have to be earned in Canada, but you need to reside in Canada.

Thanks for the clarification. Much appreciated.

 

[Hamzam]

Hi I put wrong date of last day of work what I do now do I have to call to recorrect it