CERB (you can decide if it is a hard or soft C), is the Government of Canada’s primary income support program for those directly affected by COVID-19.
It pays up to $2,000 per month to each approved applicant.So far, more than 8 million Canadians have submitted applications.
While there is no definitive number on the total number of Canadians relying on CERB to get them through the crisis, it is likely not shy of the number who applied.The federal government has already said its focus was on getting money out the door as opposed to vigorously screening applicants.
Phase out CERB payments, improve COVID-19 spending transparency, Senate report says Just like the number of applicants, every aspect of CERB is unprecedented: from the number of.