UPDATE April 7: Online Application Screenshots - Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

Using screenshots from one online application through My CRA account for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), this lecture explains the process, which is pretty straightforward.
(Please check the lecture titled "Update April 16: Eligibility REVISED - Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)" posted April 16, 2020, which has the latest update on eligibility for CERB.)
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Lecture Outline:
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0:02 Screenshots of Application Process to CERB and Disclaimer
0:31 Login: Covid-19 Canada Emergency Response Benefits
1:19 Options for Deposit and Eligibility
3:08 Certification
4:30 Conclusion
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[@YouCounsel]

Please check the lecture titled "Update April 16: Eligibility REVISED - Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)" posted April 16, 2020, which has the latest update on eligibility for CERB.

[@subjectdelta7210]

You Counsel where is it?

[@hazeleyeshypnotize01]

Thanks for sharing!!! :)

[@JerinBaby1]

hi i have question, like i would like apply for the 2 nd phase of cerb dating from april 12 to may 9. but i haven't earned 5000 (which is one of the eligibility criteria) till march but adding my last pay in april 9 makes it 5000/- so am i eligible for applying the2 phase of cerb.?

[@anthonydebrabartley9852]

Does the new update made regarding the cerb include Uber drivers with reduced income rather the prior eligibility which was $0 income for 14 consecutive days. ..?

[@YouCounsel]

I am not aware of such an update. Have you seen this on any government website?

[@khalidmalik9362]

I am out of Canada since 2013 and was not having job there. obviously did not file tax after 2012..Am i eligible for this program to receive the funds?and is it must to land in Canada since I heard if you could not come back to Canada due to travel restriction people qualify please elaborate the process.please help me providing expert opinion.I am canadian

[@anthonydebrabartley9852]

What is the update of the CERB on April 8, 2020 include Uber drivers with a reduced income rather than the prior circumstance of zero dollar income for 14 days.

[@YouCounsel]

I haven't seen an update yet. If an update has been posted by the government, could you please share the link? Thank you.

[@aditioza1182]

Is there any such update? as nothing is written on CRA website

[@sannes3185]

I'm still not sure if the $5K minimum self-employment income is net or gross. Which line on the tax return would I look at? Business income line 13499 or net 13500?

[@YouCounsel]

I believe it's gross income although the guidelines do not specifically address this.

[@bryonmccane5775]

Hi You Counsel i thought you said on your other video about the eligibility on CERB about having a child that dont go to school due to covid 19 and need parent to takecare of them, i wonder why i didnt see it on the elibility on this video. please answer. Thank you 🙏

[@YouCounsel]

There is no change in eligibility on that point. It is covered in slide 5, bullet point 3. "you have stopped or will stop working due to reasons related to COVID-19". Staying at home to take care of children due to school/daycare closure is simply one of the examples of circumstances, which will make people eligible.

[@bryonmccane5775]

Thank you for verification 🙏 God bless & be safe

[@amankaushik0001]

Hi, I got two jobs, one part-time(10hrs in the week) and one full time. I was laid off from full time on March 17th but after that, I continued parttime and getting more hours(security). But now I want to stop this and want to claim for CERB. Am I eligible for CERB if I stop it for 14 consecutive days? Plz reply

[@YouCounsel]

The stoppage of work has to be lawful. If you quit, you won't be eligible. Perhaps you can work reduced hours to earn less than $1,000 to be eligible for CERB.

[@yordloda5588]

If I take a LOA and the company chooses to fire me and my reasoning is that I'm going into quarantine, does that count as voluntarily quitting?

[@YouCounsel]

Your self-quarantining may be unlawful. Please review the lectures on Right to Refuse Work, which will provide additional information on this issue.

[@hamidouabocar2332]

Hello, I applied for EI on march 24 and was awaiting a response. I had not received any payment by April 6 so I applied for CERB. When checking my account today i realized that I had received payments from both EI and CERB (same amount of $2000). Do you know what I should do? Thank you.

[@YouCounsel]

There is something about double payment to many people in the news. Check out Global News. I understand it's not a mistake, there is some explanation provided by the government. But in your case, since you had applied at two places instead of one, maybe you should connect with Service Canada.

[@harrysengh9364]

Do you know when we can apply for subsequent periods?

[@YouCounsel]

April 12 onward for the next 4-week period.

[@Jojo-mg9wt]

I qualified for EI after March 15th and I was moved over to CERB. If I work part time in April 12th onwards will it transfer me back to EI? Then will the income I recieve will be EI rules, for example letting me keep 50cents of every dollar untill 90%.

[@YouCounsel]

Yes, that's how it should work.

[@harrysengh9364]

Hello sir, if I was on EI and it ended in March where I tried to get another job but covid-19 stopped me from doing so and my EI had run out. Am I eligible for the benefit?

[@YouCounsel]

Unfortunately, no.

[@amandhawal3272]

If someone working through agency and now agency is not sending the person on job can he apply for CERB ?

[@Mattillmattic1]

aman dhawal yes! Why not?

[@YouCounsel]

Yes, if you meet the remaining conditions.

[@nishantsheth9773]

I got lay-off starting 1st April so for the first 4 week CERB I am not eligible according to 14 consecutive days rule, I will apply for the consecutive period However, in regards to my 11 days pay loss what can be done?

[@YouCounsel]

I don't believe you will receive any money for the 11 days from CERB. You should check with Service Canada whether you can receive EI for those days.

[@yoginapatel3240]

Hello, I really appreciate your effort to provide information/awareness about CERB. I have a quick question for you. I am a full time Uber driver. At end of the last December, i was involved in a car accident and my car was written off. I had already some plans for the months of January and February . so, I hadn't bought new car as i was going to be away for 2 months. and in March all these issues started. So, I have been not working since this January. My last year's income was more than 5000$ though. So, Am I eligible for CERB ? Can I apply for Cerb benefits? Thanks in advance..

[@YouCounsel]

Unfortunately, no.

[@yoginapatel3240]

@@YouCounsel thanks

[@harrysengh9364]

If I work on April 12, will I not be eligible for the next period?

[@YouCounsel]

Correct, you will not be eligible.

[@shawnmichaelmckay7007]

What if we prefer to have our benefits mailed in through Canada post?

[@shawnmichaelmckay7007]

Is direct deposit is a requirement? I receive GST credits via postal services

[@YouCounsel]

yes, you can receive CERB by a cheque. Direct-deposit is not necessary. It will take approx 10 days.

[@asnasyed5770]

Hi I applied on Thursday April 9 and have not received payment yet what should I do?

[@YouCounsel]

Was it by direct deposit or cheque? You may need to contact CRA.

[@asnasyed5770]

@@YouCounsel it was by direct deposit

[@asnasyed5770]

@@YouCounsel is the Delay because of Easter holiday?

[@garrimartinez9874]

hi i just want to ask.. what if i worked 3hrs only every week? or lets say working but with very few hours? am i elegible?

[@Mattillmattic1]

5. Am I eligible for the CERB if my hours have been reduced due to COVID-19? Within the initial 4-week period you can have some hours of work as long as you can show 14 consecutive days of no employment income. For the subsequent period, you must have no employment income.

[@davidyu3533]

i don't think you are now but they are going to change it to address people with reduced hours.

[@garrimartinez9874]

@@Mattillmattic1 14 consecutive days is impossible.. i have 1-2 days schedule per week.. but only for minimum work time

[@Mattillmattic1]

Garri Martinez then you don’t qualify unfortunately. I heard they are working out new standards to help people such as yourself. You’ll have to wait till that roll out come into effect. Your second option is to claim the funds anyway. I do not suggest that option as you will have to pay the government back.

[@adgram9884]

How much do I have to tax of the 2000$ ?

[@YouCounsel]

It will depend on your total income for 2020.

[@funnyboy250]

I applied for EI after March 15 and got deposited $2000 last week. What are my next steps? I am unemployed because of COVID-19 since Mar 24

[@YouCounsel]

Follow the EI reporting requirements.

[@funnyboy250]

@@YouCounsel Am I not in CERB now because I applied after March 15 and already received $2000? I still have to file my EI reports?

[@jatintania7117]

If someone applied it and than suddenly after 3 weeks or 4 weeks he will get the job and thought to join the work than what should that person do...should he had to inform the CRA that stop giving him that money...??

[@YouCounsel]

Correct.

[@jatintania7117]

I have income of 8 hours in the last three weeks as I have applied yesterday. I was unclear about this thing as it is not clear. In the last two weeks I have 3 hours work and before that weeks 5 hours of income. I want to cancel that request as did that bymistake without proper knowledge. How can I cancel that, provide me any idea plz. I tried to contact them but they are not taking calls.

[@jatintania7117]

Also I don't have any employment income in next weeks may be till 30th of april. So can I apply for the next period

[@skullcrusher9512]

I got payment on 7th April so can I eligible for the first period or I have to apply for the second period please answer its lot of confusion Thanks

[@YouCounsel]

From March 15 to April 11, there should be 14 "consecutive" days where you earned "no" income. For subsequent periods, the income must be zero.

[@skullcrusher9512]

You Counsel Thanks

[@skullcrusher9512]

@@YouCounsel Thanks for Clarification I still have one confusion that I stooped working on 14th march so if I consider that then I am eligible but I got payment on 23rd March and 7th April for that so if I consider that then I am not eligible. so I have to consider when I stop working or when I got my last payment?

[@jatintania7117]

@@YouCounsel 14 consecutive days would be anyone or it should be two weeks with no income like I did work in that period from march 15th to april 12th for approximately 20 hours. Is there any option.?

[@YouCounsel]

The eligibility begins when you stop working, not when you get paid (you may get paid much later for the period you had worked earlier). So, your eligibility is fine.

[@javar888]

I am on a small CPP disability pension , and make some tables and odd jobs for very small income . I made 5k in dividend income over 2019 . I am currently in quarantine in the Philippines( all Philipines are in quarantine lock down) trying to catch a flight back to Canada. Once back in Canada I will have at least another 14 days or more in Covid19 quarantine lockdown... but I can’t say for certain when I can evacuate the country and Manila airport opens .... so I qualify for benefits? Thanks so much 🙏 great service to Canada!!!

[@YouCounsel]

I don't know whether you can qualify for CERB in conjunction with CPP disability. Please check with CRA. Also, rules are expected to change tomorrow, so please review again in a day or two.

[@javar888]

You Counsel oh my lord !!! MORE , changes ?. How does an average guy keep up? Good or bad changes?