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News

June 18, 2020

CERB Extension and AFC Financial Support

Please see the information below regarding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the AFC financial supports.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Extended

The Government of Canada has announced that they are extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit an additional 8 weeks. The changes to the CERB will continue to pay out $500 a week, but now for up to 24 weeks instead of 16, for eligible workers who:
  • have stopped working due to COVID-19 or 
  • are eligible for Employment Insurance regular or sickness benefits or 
  • have exhausted their Employment Insurance regular benefits or Employment Insurance fishing benefits between December 29, 2019 and October 3, 2020.
Going forward, applicants of the CERB must sign attestation acknowledging that they are actively looking for work and will take a job offer when their circumstances permit it, similar to requirements for employment insurance benefits.

For more information regarding the CERB, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the Canada.ca website.

To learn what other financial, mental health and other supports are available during COVID-19 through the Federal and Provincial Governments, please visit Ontario.ca.

AFC – The Lifeline for Canada’s Entertainment Industry

The AFC provides financial and other compassionate support to those who work in the Canadian entertainment industry when an unforeseen emergency, such as this pandemic, causes urgent financial need. The AFC can provide short-term emergency financial assistance for essential household bills and costs that cannot otherwise be paid.

In the ten weeks between March 13 and May 22, the AFC has received 800 applications for emergency financial aid, and has provided a total of $788,000 in urgent assistance to help the most vulnerable members of our industry.

If you need financial, or other avenues of support, please contact the AFC. They will connect with you to find out more about your situation and advise on how they can best assist you.

For information on how to apply, please visit the COVID-19 Guide to Emergency Financial Assistance.

Right now, the AFC is focusing on making sure that people stay stable and basic needs such as rent or mortgage payments, food, utilities, phone bill, car payments, car and home insurance, or medical expenses, are met for the next 2-3 weeks.

Please note that the AFC has temporarily suspended work on their Personal Support and Advocacy Program, their Financial Wellness Program and planning for their forthcoming mental health initiatives. For the time being, they will be 100% focused on delivering urgent financial aid to as many members of our community as possible.

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