This Is Why

Moving from CERB to EI

10.15.2020 - By Global News / CuriouscastPlay

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The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit was only designed to last for 6 months. As the pandemic reaches into the seventh month, what will millions of Canadians do if they can't find a job?

In this episode of This Is Why, we look at how the federal government is planning to support Canadians through unprecedented times.

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Guests:

David Macdonald, senior economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

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