Poll of the Day > Attn: Canadians

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https://curiocity.com/vancouver/lifestyle/here-is-how-to-get-the-2k-month-canadian-emergency-response-benefit/

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html#who

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Though not working, I am still employeed and getting paid, but I will keep this just in case I need it in the future

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https://curiocity.com/vancouver/lifestyle/air-pollution-is-dropping-across-canada-as-covid-19-keeps-people-home/

Whutttt, but Trump says that's impossible

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Love how you can still see all the pollution in that picture of Vancouver at the top of the link.

But yeah its obvious that the levels will decrease... Im waiting to see its impact on the melting ice.

...fresh air sans air pollution. Haha.

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zebatov posted...

Love how you can still see all the pollution in that picture of Vancouver at the top of the link.

But yeah its obvious that the levels will decrease... Im waiting to see its impact on the melting ice.

...fresh air sans air pollution. Haha.

Because its from 2016. Research, you can do it, big guy.

Bump

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I knew the portal was opening in early April, but apparently it's going to be a birthday present for me. Schweet.

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Yeah looking forward to it. Sounds like its set-up decent enough. Im hoping we dont have to apply for EI beforehand, or that it gets done at the same time. Sucks for people who werent working in 2019.

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I dont see nothin wroo-oong - with a little bump and taa-a-aag.

@xjayguyx
@darkknight109
@faramir77

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I'm still working at the moment (I work from home normally, so not really much of a change for me on that front), so I'm not eligible, but I appreciate the mention all the same.

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darkknight109 posted...

I'm still working at the moment (I work from home normally, so not really much of a change for me on that front), so I'm not eligible, but I appreciate the mention all the same.

No problem. Pass it along if you want. It was a random share on Facebook and I hadnt seen the info anywhere else.

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Seems like a reasonable deal. And I noticed they don't have any useless socialist parties being stupid enough to claim that even illegal aliens should get that money.

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You have to have a SIN to apply and thats hard to fake, so Im not worried about that happening here.

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zebatov posted...

But yeah its obvious that the levels will decrease... Im waiting to see its impact on the melting ice.

Avengers: Endgame played with this idea - fewer people means less pollution, means overall levels decrease.

In our current situation, everyone trying to stay home means fewer cars on the road, non-essential businesses being closed means less energy consumption, and so on.
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Governments should help people in time of crisis. That's why we pay taxes to begin with.

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zebatov posted...

I dont see nothin wroo-oong - with a little bump and taa-a-aag.

@xjayguyx
@darkknight109
@faramir77

My wife has yet to receive a cent, but she finally got a hold of someone from EI and they said she will be automatically moved to this 2k a month thing.. we will see..

zebatov posted...

You have to have a SIN to apply and thats hard to fake, so Im not worried about that happening here.

Good.

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xjayguyx posted...

My wife has yet to receive a cent, but she finally got a hold of someone from EI and they said she will be automatically moved to this 2k a month thing.. we will see..

I have to apply tomorrow. I have a phone number if anyone needs it. They opened this line to take some of the traffic away from the standard lines.

Also, if anyone is wondering, this is basically EI without the taxes afaik. Maximum EI is $562/week but its taxed. You cant collect both at the same time.

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zebatov posted...

You have to have a SIN to apply

Which of the seven did you pick?

xjayguyx posted...

My wife has yet to receive a cent, but she finally got a hold of someone from EI and they said she will be automatically moved to this 2k a month thing.. we will see..

Yeah, EI applications are automatically being transferred to CERB. CERB is a more streamlined process that should actually get money to people in a timely fashion, since the usual EI process was hopelessly underequipped to handle the massive volume of applications this has brought on. Given that it just launched two days ago, she'll probably still have a bit of a wait, but hopefully it should come soon.

zebatov posted...

Also, if anyone is wondering, this is basically EI without the taxes afaik.

It is taxable. Part of the application includes indicating your tax status. If you really need it, odds are you won't be paying much by way of taxes on it, but do be sure to keep some of it earmarked to pay back when tax season rolls around next year.

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Cacciato posted...

Which of the seven did you pick?

I picked up the bundle. Spend to save, bud.

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I got $2000 bucks today - I was laid off from my job at an optometry office.

Probably going to be reimbursed $500 for rent as well, I'm unsure if I get the provincial $1000 (all of the reporting on all of this has been somewhat all over the place), and that's before regular EI payments.

I will still be relieved when this is all over but...I'll take the paid vacation. I'm antisocial. All good.

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Haven't got my EI paperwork in the mail yet either lol

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adjl posted...

It is taxable. Part of the application includes indicating your tax status. If you really need it, odds are you won't be paying much by way of taxes on it, but do be sure to keep some of it earmarked to pay back when tax season rolls around next year.

When I called in, the robot asked for my SIN and birth year. It listed off a bunch of requirements, told me fraud is bad, said Id have to repay portions Im not entitled to, and then said Press one to accept. I think its basically the honour system, but I didnt have to go over any tax stuff on the phone. I hope the $500/week is pre-taxed, otherwise its not entirely truthful to say $2,000 will be deposited within three days. You cant imply ~ in speech haha.

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ReturnOfFa posted...

I got $2000 bucks today - I was laid off from my job at an optometry office.

Probably going to be reimbursed $500 for rent as well, I'm unsure if I get the provincial $1000

When did you apply?

Is the rent refund provincial or federal?

Which province is giving $1,000?

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After the covid will disappear Ontario needs to finally review the education curriculum and make a new one which will be fair to everyone .

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Well, I am being paid till May it looks like

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zebatov posted...

When I called in, the robot asked for my SIN and birth year. It listed off a bunch of requirements, told me fraud is bad, said Id have to repay portions Im not entitled to, and then said Press one to accept. I think its basically the honour system, but I didnt have to go over any tax stuff on the phone.

I did mine online, which basically went through the full regular EI application, including some stuff about taxes.

zebatov posted...

I hope the $500/week is pre-taxed, otherwise its not entirely truthful to say $2,000 will be deposited within three days. You cant imply ~ in speech haha.

It's not, as I understand it. You get the full amount regardless of tax bracket, then any taxes you owe on it you'll have to pay back next year. It makes sense, since calculating every applicant's taxes would slow down the process dramatically and the whole point of this is to get people their money asap, but it does mean you'll have to be diligent about how much of it you spend.

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adjl posted...

It's not, as I understand it. You get the full amount regardless of tax bracket, then any taxes you owe on it you'll have to pay back next year. It makes sense, since calculating every applicant's taxes would slow down the process dramatically and the whole point of this is to get people their money asap, but it does mean you'll have to be diligent about how much of it you spend.

I thought taxes were based on income in real-time. So if the amount is $2,000, then the taxes should all be the same.

By real-time, I mean theyre calculated to the minute, technically, each pay period (especially when overtime pay is a factor, or you missed a day) versus taxing you once on the total amount you made in a year.

And if we dont work this year, how are they expecting us to pay that back?

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Update: It was announced yesterday that if your EI has ran out since January 1st, you can now apply for the CERB, and everyone collecting it can earn $1,000 on top of the $2,000.

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So everyone effected is now getting 3k a month?

xjayguyx posted...

So everyone effected is now getting 3k a month?

Unless you get disability... Im assuming the federal government isnt going to count that as income. In which case youd automatically get ~$3,150 without working. ~$4,150 if you were able to get enough hours.

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I've now received $4,000 total...getting paid more than when working, ha.

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ReturnOfFa posted...

I've now received $4,000 total...getting paid more than when working, ha.

Me too. Not when I was up north but since Ive had to come back I definitely make more not working. Im making over $3,000/m. Might call the old moving boss and see if he cant pay me like he used to.

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zebatov posted...

Me too. Not when I was up north but since Ive had to come back I definitely make more not working. Im making over $3,000/m. Might call the old moving boss and see if he cant pay me like he used to.

Glad to see youve moved in favor of socialism now! Were happy for you!

xjayguyx posted...

So everyone effected is now getting 3k a month?

No, they still only get $2000. You're just allowed to make up to $1000/month before you lose benefits.

It was meant to help out freelancers, self employed, and part time workers who technically weren't out of a job but are making a fraction of what they were due to lost clients or reduced hours. Plenty of stories of people saying "sorry, I can't send you this invoice for $150, because if I do I can't get the CERB benefit". So they're allowing you to make a little bit of money before they take you off CERB.

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Cacciato posted...

Glad to see youve moved in favor of socialism now! Were happy for you!

Ive only ever been against forcing people to pay for healthcare when they dont use it. It should be optional.

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No CERB for me. Still working. I'm glad that folks are getting something.

There's an estimate that 47% of businesses in this city will end up closed and unable to make it to when they can reopen that's where stuff is gonna get messed up

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I guess faramir is still working as a teacher in Alberta somehow, or doesnt need the help.

FYI, you have to apply for every period individually. If you applied for March-April then youll only receive $2,000 for that period.

Doctor Foxx posted...

No CERB for me. Still working. I'm glad that folks are getting something.

There's an estimate that 47% of businesses in this city will end up closed and unable to make it to when they can reopen that's where stuff is gonna get messed up

You either do your best to save people or you save the economy. In not saving the economy youre also putting many thousands out as well. Tough to weigh those options, I guess.

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