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The Story Behind the Most 2020 Song: The CERB Hold Music
Service Canada's hold music has soundtracked the pandemic for thousands of Canadians waiting to collect the CERB. It turns out the government did not tell the musician it was using his song.
In Canada's 'Hippie Town,' COVID Has Led to an Influx of Vanlifers and 'CERB Surfers'
Hundreds of surfers and people who live in vans are having a great time in Tofino, one of the most beautiful places in the world. But not all the locals are pleased.
Major Changes Could Be Coming to Canada’s Welfare System
Advocates have long criticized social-assistance programs as humiliating and over-regulated. Justin Trudeau’s recent moves suggest an overhaul could be coming.
Canada Wants Low-Income Canadians to Pay Back the $2,000-a-Month COVID-19 Benefit
Many low-income or homeless Canadians applied and received the CERB benefit without qualifying. Advocates say the government making them pay it back will cause a poverty crisis.
Sex Workers Can Access Financial Coronavirus Aid in This Canadian City
Many sex workers are ineligible for government aid, despite suffering income loss amid the pandemic. Edmonton's escort and body rub parlour licences made it possible for sex workers to get help.
Coronavirus Updates Canada: The Country Is Better Off Than Italy And Spain, For Now
It's too soon to relax physical distancing measures; Canada has new guidelines to mitigate COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes, which account for many of Canada's 734 deaths.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Proves We Need Universal Basic Income
Canada’s COVID-19-related unemployment crisis makes the case for a guaranteed liveable income. Economists say the CERB and wage subsidies show the need for a universal basic income.
How to Apply for the CERB
If you’re one of the millions of people applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, we've got you. VICE has answers to all your questions about the CERB.