salford1:

Yes. There are jobs. I think they are called Health Care Aids in Canada.

wowdiva:

Please can I send you an email, I will like to make some enquiries pretty please.

salford1:

Sure.

kpnick:
Hi guys, this is for those of us who just migrated to Canada and couldn't get a job because of the pandemic or just stopped working just after we got a job. We don't qualify for E.I but we can get CERB. We qualify for CERB. I just applied successfully. No dulling.

LecturerIFE:


Good to hear.

How about someone who had not earned $5k in Canada (she obviously made as much prior to migrating) in the twelve months preceding the application but lost her job due to covid-19? Will she qualify to apply?

salford1:

I won't rely on Nairaland for such information. It might be a good idea to call for clarification. If to go by the criteria, the person would not qualify. Some may get the money without qualifying only for CRA to come after that person the next tax year.

sweetrie:
Lots of people are going to pay back. The system is on automatic qualification, it expects you to apply only if you qualify. They will do the auditing later and people are going to be paying back.

salford1:

I kind of sense that as they want to get the money out ASAP. It's just like tax returns online, they quickly get out the payment and always go back to discreetly audit everyone. With CRA, back dated interest would also be added on top of the payment.
Better to clarify by calling first than goofing.

LecturerIFE:


Good to hear.

How about someone who had not earned $5k in Canada (she obviously made as much prior to migrating) in the twelve months preceding the application but lost her job due to covid-19? Will she qualify to apply?

sweetrie:
Exactly. I got returns quickly, I reassessed and over 3 weeks I haven't heard from them. Spent 6hours trying to call and I didn't speak to anyone. They expect people to do the right thing and apply only if they qualify

ttmacoy:
Be careful to avoid future claw-backs. The requirement clearly says you must have lost your job due to the current situation and earned min $5k.

It is possible it is approved as they are most likely trying to get it out to people urgently, but have it in your mind that you may have to repay it in the future and prepare yourself. I don't know for sure, just saying to have it at the back of your mind just in case.

For your first CERB application:
You have stopped or will stop working due to reasons related to COVID-19
For at least 14 days in a row for the period you are applying for, you will not receive:
employment income
self-employment income
provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave

You have not quit your job voluntarily
You did not apply for, nor receive, CERB or EI benefits from Service Canada for the same eligibility period
You earned a minimum of $5,000 income in the last 12 months or in 2019 from one or more of the following sources:
employment income
self-employment income
provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html

salford1:

They are busy right now due to the demands of Covid. They would surely get back to you.

My wife has been through reassessment twice. one was done pretty fast i.e in about 3 weeks, the other took 6 months, and all these were before Covid.

salford1:

The 5k criteria is giving a lot of people concern especially, those in the gig economy. I believe the government is planning some different type of benefit system for them this week or next.

salford1:

The 5k criteria is giving a lot of people concern especially, those in the gig economy. I believe the government is planning some different type of benefit system for them this week or next.

Influential101:
The 5K criterion isn't an issue as they said the money mustn't have been earned in Canada..

My major issue is that for a new immigrant who hadn't gotten a job before Covid 19, how will you say your income was impacted by Covid 19? when you were not in employment prior to that.. This is the reason I haven't applied.. Because the CERB is for those whose income have been impacted by COVID 19..

If I can get clarification to the above, then I may just apply.. Me sef need the money

LecturerIFE:


Good to hear.

How about someone who had not earned $5k in Canada (she obviously made as much prior to migrating) in the twelve months preceding the application but lost her job due to covid-19? Will she qualify to apply?

ttmacoy:

I think the guy should apply given his situation as the money will help till he gets a job but just prepare to pay back unless they pass an amendment to exclude the $5k.

Influential101:
The 5K criterion isn't an issue as they said the money mustn't have been earned in Canada..

My major issue is that for a new immigrant who hadn't gotten a job before Covid 19, how will you say your income was impacted by Covid 19? when you were not in employment prior to that.. This is the reason I haven't applied.. Because the CERB is for those whose income have been impacted by COVID 19..

If I can get clarification to the above, then I may just apply.. Me sef need the money

salford1:

I won't rely on Nairaland for such information. It might be a good idea to call for clarification. If to go by the criteria, the person would not qualify. Some may get the money without qualifying only for CRA to come after that person the next tax year.

ttmacoy:
Be careful to avoid future claw-backs. The requirement clearly says you must have lost your job due to the current situation and earned min $5k.

It is possible it is approved as they are most likely trying to get it out to people urgently, but have it in your mind that you may have to repay it in the future and prepare yourself. I don't know for sure, just saying to have it at the back of your mind just in case.

For your first CERB application:
You have stopped or will stop working due to reasons related to COVID-19
For at least 14 days in a row for the period you are applying for, you will not receive:
employment income
self-employment income
provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave

You have not quit your job voluntarily
You did not apply for, nor receive, CERB or EI benefits from Service Canada for the same eligibility period
You earned a minimum of $5,000 income in the last 12 months or in 2019 from one or more of the following sources:
employment income
self-employment income
provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or paternity leave

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html

sweetrie:
You can get GST. Cheques are sent to you with or without CRA account. Can't apply for EI. But he can apply for GST

Influential101:
GST is for single peeps while child benefit is for married peeps right?.. A married person can't apply for GST right ?

Thanks