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CRSB – Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit Posted on Oct 20, 2020

Who can apply?
 

You are unable to work at least 50% of your scheduled work week because you're self-isolating for one of the following reasons:

  • You are sick with COVID-19 or may have COVID-19
  • You are advised to self-isolate due to COVID-19
  • You have an underlying health condition that puts you at greater risk of getting COVID.

 

How much you can get
 

  • you can receive $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for each 1-week period.

Periods one can apply for

  • You can apply for a maximum of 2 weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021. The 2 weeks do not have to be taken consecutively.

Limitations:

Eligibility cannot be extended even if you are sick or self-isolating for more than two periods or become sick with COVID again.

Not eligible for the program if receive paid leave from an employer.

Limitations for all 3 programs:

  • Need to be a tax resident of Canada (don’t need to be a permanent resident or Citizen). Need SIN.
  • 15 years old or over.
  • Earned at least $5,000 in 2019,2020 or in previous 12 month before the application date.
  • While receiving benefits under one of the above programs, at the same time is not eligible for : CRB, CRSB, CRCB, short term disability, workers compensation, EI, QPIP.