The Canadian government has recently proposed the extension of several recovery benefits to help Canadians get through the pandemic.
Benefits | Extended by | Can claim up to |
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) | 12 weeks | 38 weeks |
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) | 12 weeks | 38 weeks |
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSC) | 2 weeks | 4 weeks |
The regular Employment Insurance benefits (EI) | 24 weeks | 50 weeks |
More information: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/02/crb-extension.html