Jason Wong March 31, 2020 Coronavirus, COVID-19, EI Coronavirus Update - Canadian Emergency Response Benefit FAQ Jason Wong March 31, 2020 Coronavirus, COVID-19, EI The Trudeau government announced the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, which will allow Canadian workers, including contractors and self-employed individuals, to receive $2,000 a month from March to October, 2020. Find out what we know so far.