{"id":16314,"date":"2022-01-19T16:14:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T21:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdepnql.org\/latest_news\/covid-19-canada-worker-lockdown-benefit-cwlb\/"},"modified":"2022-01-19T16:14:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T21:14:59","slug":"covid-19-canada-worker-lockdown-benefit-cwlb","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/cdepnql.org\/en\/blog\/covid-19-canada-worker-lockdown-benefit-cwlb\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadians living in regions affected by a lockdown or capacity restrictions can now access the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). This assistance program was presented in October 2021 and entered into force on December 17, 2021<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The CWLB provides temporary income support for employees and the self-employed who cannot work due to a COVID-19 lockdown. The CWLB is only available when your region is designated by a lockdown order related to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

If you qualify for the CWLB, you can receive $300 ($270 after tax deductions) for each one-week period. You can apply for weeks your region is eligible for between October 24, 2021 and May 7, 2022.<\/p>\n

How to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can apply online or by phone, but the easiest way to do so is online, using the \u201cCRA My Account\u201d. To do this, you can use the online Get ready to apply<\/a> tool to prepare by answering the questions submitted.<\/p>\n

After ensuring you are well prepared, please note that you must apply separately for each one-week period you are eligible for, through the How to apply<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Are you eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before reapplying, make sure you meet all of the eligibility criteria to continue receiving the benefit:<\/p>\n