Trudeau government announced that the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) will be extended an additional month and then transition to a modified employment insurance (EI) program. These changes will come into effect on September 27 and will be in place for one year, with three additional programs proposed for those who do not qualify for EI. What are these programs, and how will the transition take place? Harjinder Thind chats with the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister Carla Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, about these issues.
