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The federal government is extending the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) by one more month and revamping the employment insurance program to allow more people to receive financial assistance during COVID-19.
 
Canadians who were already eligible for EI will transition to that program when CERB winds down, while those who don’t qualify can apply for new “recovery” benefits.
 
Under the new regime, they can continue to earn money, but will be required to repay 50 cents of every dollar earned above $38,000.
 
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