Update on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit: Our goal is to transition everyone on the CERB to Employment Insurance. In the coming weeks, we will create a transitional, parallel benefit that is similar to Employment Insurance.

This benefit will include access to training, and allow you to work more hours and earn more money. There will also be a sickness and caregivers benefit if you’re not covered at work if you get COVID-19, or if your kids or parents get it and you have to take care of them.

We’ll have more details to share in the coming weeks, but here’s the bottom line: we intend to cover every Canadian who is looking for work with a better, 21st century EI system. And there will be no increase to EI premiums during this challenging time.