The emergency income benefit will provide a one-time income supplement of $900 for workers or small business owners who lost their income on March 15 or after. The funding is meant to bridge the gap until a federal emergency response benefit kicks in sometime in April. The provincial benefit applies to wage earners, contract and freelance workers, and small business owners who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. You have or are planning to apply for support from the federal government, either through EI or the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Those receiving any sort of income or benefit, such as a salary, sick leave, or workers compensation, also will not qualify.

Source: CBC News March 29, 2020 20:37 UTC