The federal Liberals have released details about their plan to help Canadians who've lost their job as a result of the pandemic.
They released a plan today to outline what will happen to approximately 4 million workers currently receiving the $500 per week Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).
The feds are rolling out a $37-billion income-support plan -- part of which will see the CERB extended another 4 weeks, along with a new benefit that pays $400 a week for up to 26 weeks for those who are ineligible for EI.
A $500-a-week sickness/caregiving benefit will also be introduced to assist anyone who has to stay home because they're ill.
The new benefits announced today are expected to cost $22 billion, and are set to be brought in through legislation once the House of Commons returns.
