Finance committee  That's correct. Employers who wish to increase their employees' weekly earnings while they are unemployed have the flexibility to do that, to top up those CERB benefits outside of the SUBP, and it doesn't impact the employees' ability to draw down the CERB.

Finance committee  That is a question that is perhaps best placed for the CRA.

Finance committee  I think you meant Finance. I don't think we have much to add to what my colleague has said. He's answered it quite well. The only thing I would say is that, of course, outside of the SUB, an employer can provide a top-up of up to $1,000 for a four-week period without impacting

Finance committee  I'll start. Then my colleagues at ESDC may like to add. Part of putting in place the CERB is that the EI system is not functioning in the way that it was previously. The CERB is put in place, and it suspends some of the EI particularities. The supplementary programs or SUB progr

Finance committee  Perhaps I could start, and then perhaps my colleague Evelyn who deals with infrastructure might want to add something. I think we're certainly very aware of the concerns and the particular needs of the north and northern communities, working closely with the territories to under

Government Operations committee  As you noted, the SUB plans are not being used at the moment. Part of the reason for this is that we are not using the EI system in the way it's traditionally been used. We have moved people to applying for the CERB through the Canada Revenue Agency or through Service Canada, and

Government Operations committee  We're aware of this issue because we've heard about it from many stakeholders. It's an issue of concern to us. Our colleagues at Employment and Social Development Canada are looking at it as well. We can give you a full answer later.

Government Operations committee  We're looking into that situation. As far as the CERB is concerned, we're hearing about what's working and what isn't working so well. We're always reviewing the programs in order to improve them.

Government Operations committee  With respect to the Canada emergency response benefit, we have designed the program to ensure that those who have exhausted their employment insurance benefits by December 29 can apply for and receive the Canada emergency response benefit, including seasonal workers. We have als

Government Operations committee  I believe my colleague Leah Anderson will be able to answer your question.

Government Operations committee  I didn't hear the last part of your question. Has the federal government looked at removing what?

Government Operations committee  All right. I'll answer first, then my colleague can round out my answer if she has anything to add. The Government of Canada already provides significant provincial and territorial support on an ongoing basis. For example, in 2020-21, the federal government is providing $81.6 bi

Government Operations committee  I will try my best. I won't repeat what I just said. Hopefully, you've heard most of it. I'm saying that we are continuing to evolve the program. The CERB is not intended to meet the needs of everyone. It was intended to be used as a complement to the existing systems. In addit

Government Operations committee  Sure. Adding to what Alison has said, we have evolved the policy of the CERB over time to ensure that it meets a broader range of people, including allowing people drawing down dividends to use that as their $5,000 of income. We've extended it to EI seasonal workers who've exhaus

Finance committee  I can't speak to the dollars for airlines, but I can commit to getting back to the member about when the dollars will flow to Nunavut. Know that we're working very closely with them. I can double-check on that and respond in writing, or whatever is appropriate, Mr. Chair.