How many people are on CERB? (million)

Estimated number of people on CERB based on the ESDC data by source of receipt

First time applicants (CRA or ESDC)

Renewals through CRA

Renewals through ESDC

CERB applications can go through ESDC's EI portal and be renewed for $1,000 every 2 weeks or through CRA and be renewed every 4 weeks for $2,000.

Chart: Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives Source: ESDC and author's calculations Getthedata