After dozens of Canadians complained to CBC News about problems getting the new Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Revenue Agency is now recommending that some applicants reapply for the benefit on Monday after 6 a.m. The benefit is supposed to replace the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) for those who are not eligible for employment insurance. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)Nearly 600,000 Canadians have been approved for the CRB, which was launched on Oct. 12, according to the statement. The two entities are supposed to share information to ensure Canadians are "not mistakenly applying for both EI and the CRB," the CRA says. "The CRA continues to keep our clients, the individuals who are relying on these benefits for support, top of mind.

Source: CBC News October 18, 2020 15:33 UTC