17 April 2020

Canada updates the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

The federal government announced the creation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) on March 25. On the same day, Bill C-13, which includes the Canada Emergency Benefit Response Act, received Royal Assent. On April 15, the government announced additional changes to the CERB. The changes broaden the eligibility requirement, allowing more Canadians to access this support measure.

A Tax Alert prepared by Ernst & Young Canada, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2020-1012