Remember our post about applying for CERB? Our guest author is back today, Thursday April 16 from 4-5pm PST, 7-8pm EST to answer your questions about the Canadian government benefit, eligibility, what you can expect and when.

I need to start out by clarifying who I am, and who I am not. I am a Canadian citizen who remains employed throughout the COVID-19 crisis (touch wood). I am working from home. Previously I worked for the government, in a department adjacent to the one that manages the EI, but was not directly involved. I know the basic workings of the EI system, but am not privy to insider information. I have not applied for the CERB, nor do I intend to, as both my spouse and I continue to work. I am writing this guide because I am adept at maneuvering the ins and outs of bureaucracy, and have been…