COVID-19: Your Job & EI

Employment Insurance benefits and other programs related to COVID-19 for workers.

Last updated: November 27, 2020

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After CERB: Transitioning to New Benefits

Information from the Government of Canada on transitioning from the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to Employment Insurance (EI). This page also includes information on the new (for Fall 2020) recovery benefits including the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), and Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB).

Bank of Canada – COVID-19: Actions to Support the Economy and Financial System

Information from the Bank of Canada.

EI Regular Benefits – Apply

Begin the application process for regular EI benefits.

Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Links to federal programs for individuals and families (including seniors and students), businesses (including specific sectors), and communities and organizations.

Temporary Layoffs Due to COVID-19

Recent changes to temporary layoffs means BC employees and employers have more options for support. Using this portal created by BC Ministry of Labour, employers and employees can apply to extend temporary layoffs due to COVID-19.

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