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Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) is now available for people who do not qualify for EI.

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CRB ended on October 23, 2021

If you are eligible, you can only apply for open CRB periods, up to 60 days after each period has ended. The last period for the CRB is period 28 (October 10 to 23, 2021) which will be open for application until December 22, 2021.

Find out which periods are still open for application.

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are directly affected by COVID-19 and are not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The CRB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Depending on when you start applying for the CRB, you can either receive $1,000 ($900 after taxes withheld) or $600 ($540 after taxes withheld) for a 2-week period.

If your situation continues, you will need to apply again. You may apply for up to a total of 27 eligibility periods (54 weeks) between September 27, 2020 and October 23, 2021.

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If you continue to need financial support, find out if you are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI)

Please use the following guidelines: To learn how to register your CRA Account or My Service Canada Account click here.

 

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How to return a CRB overpayment

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