Canadians started receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) in March 2020. It was clear from the outset that CERB is temporary because the cash is for emergencies only. Similarly, the program has a time limit.
After four payment cycles, CERB is now a burning issue. The early recipients are about to max out their CERBs in July, but the circumstances of many did not change. COVID-19 is still around, so the federal government announced a program extension.
Given the delicate situation, is it better to make it permanent someday soon? But there is more than meets the eye. You […]
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