The CERB is for Canadians who have lost their job, are sick or quarantined or are taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19. It also covers parents who are forced to stay home without pay because they are taking care of children who are either sick or at home due to daycare or school closures. The CERB apples to anyone losing income who is not eligible for employment insurance.
Even if you are eligible for EI, you can still apply for the CERB instead. And if you’ve already applied for EI after March 15, your application will automatically be considered for the CERB. If you applied before March 15, you will be considered for employment insurance. You will receive the $2,000 benefit every four weeks for four months from the CERB. The program is retroactive to March 15 and will run until Oct. 3.
For more information and to apply:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html