Coronavirus: Trudeau announces plans for end of CERB, transition to EI The program’s low adoption rate was previously criticized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, which cited the onus on landlords and stringent requirements.But on Friday, the government said that thousands of new applications are being regularly submitted, “demonstrating a strong interest in CECRA from property owners and small business tenants.”About $613 million has been paid out to 63,000 tenants as of Thursday, the government said..