Updated Guidelines for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Application

Eligible Canadian can start to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit on April 6.

To speed up the process, sign up for a CRA My Account and direct deposit today.

Starting next week, applications will be received based on birth month to help ensure the efficient delivery of this program.

  • Apply on Mondays if you were born in January, February or March.
  • Apply on Tuesdays if you were born in April, May or June.
  • Apply on Wednesday if you were born in July, August or September.
  • Apply on Thursday if you were born in October, November of December.
  • Apply on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, if you were born in any month.

Learn more here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html