Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)

The CRSB provides $500 per week for a maximum of 2 weeks (available in one-week periods). Applications are made through the CRA and open on October 5, 2020.

Eligibility for the CRSB

Individuals are eligible for the CRSB if they:

  • are not eligible for EI;

  • are not receiving income from the CRB or CRCB during the particular week;

  • are not in receipt of paid leave during the period claimed;

  • currently reside in Canada;

  • are at least 15 years old and have a valid SIN;

  • had employment and/or self-employment income of at least $5,000 in 2019 or 2020; and

  • Are unable to work for at least 50% of the time that they would have otherwise worked for one of the following reasons:

    • they have or might have contracted COVID-19; or

    • they have been directed to isolate themselves for reasons related to COVID-19.

CRSB Details

  • the CRSB program will be in place for one year from September 27, 2020 to September 25, 2021.

  • applications are made through the CRA for one-week periods. 

  • applications must be made within 60 days after the end of the particular week.

  • a medical certificate is not required to qualify.

  • the CRSB will provide individuals $500 weekly, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

  • income tax of 10% will be withheld from CRSB payments.

To access the CRSB webpage, please click on the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-sickness-benefit.html

To access the CRSB FAQs webpage, please click on the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application/transition/questions.html