How to Apply for Canada Recovery Benefit

in this publication you will learn what the CRB (Canada Recovery Benefit) is and how to apply for it to receive the government subsidy.

What is the Canada Recovery Benefit and what does it mean for Canadians?

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) is financial aid for those of us that have been impacted by COVID but don’t qualify for Employment Insurance, also known as EI. This is the program that many of us have been waiting for since we knew that CERB was going to end, so this new subsidy appeared in order to replace it.

How do you Apply for the benefit CRB?

The Canada Revenue Agency is encouraging Canadians to apply online. If you haven’t already, setup your online “CRA MY ACCOUNT” on CRA’s website We’ll include links in the description below to help you with this.

This open also allows you to setup direct deposit so you can get your benefits faster.

Questionnaire of criteria for application of the benefit

Before starting the application we can check the benefit requirements by filling out a step-by-step questionnaire on the Canadian government’s website https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html.

We must first answer whether we are applying for or receiving another benefit and whether we have a CRA account.

Then we answer the direct deposit questions to find out how many days it takes for the benefit to be granted, and we continue to check the impact of other territorial or provincial income or disability benefits. Before applying for the CRB, you should check with your Provincial or Territorial Social Assistance Office to ensure that your other benefits will not be affected.

Apply for CRB by Phone or Online

You can apply by phone by calling the CRA at 1-800-959-2019 or 1-800-959-2041, have a pencil and paper handy when you call to write down any information and data such as Social Insurance Number (SIN), postal code and Date of birth.

You can also apply online through the Government of Canada website with your CRA account by logging in. If you do not have an account, you can register there and follow the instructions to successfully complete your application.

Additional information to validate your application

Prior to payment, the CRA verifies applications to ensure that payments are made to those who need them most.

If your application needs validation, you need to provide these documents:

If you are or have been a worker:

• If available online, recent pay stubs Employment verification letter, including salary.
• Employment History.
• Name, address, and payroll depsit on bank accounts.

If you are or were a self-employed individual:

• Invoice for services rendered, which provides the following information: the service date, for whom the service was provided, the name of the person or business.
• Payment for the service or services offered is received (a statement of account or bill of sale showing a payment and the remaining balance owed).
• Documents demonstrating revenue obtained as a sole proprietor, an independent contractor, or a partnership from a “trade or business.”
• Any other documentation that proves you received $5,000 from a job or self-employment.

If you receive maternity or parental leave benefits from the province or the federal government:

• Benefits disclosure statement.
• Name, address, and benefit deposit appear on bank statements.

Note:

• Validation records must be submitted online via CRA My Account. By signing into your CRA My Account and clicking “Submit Documents,” you can send documents to the CRA (in the upper right hand corner).
• Enter your case number or choose “no case or reference number” if you don’t have one. “Submit COVID-19 Supporting Documents” should be selected. Then give your application a short summary and connect your folders.

If your application is rejected and you disagree with the decision, you may request that it be reconsidered. The following elements must be included with your submission for a second review:

• Reasons for your dissatisfaction with the decision (such as, not all of the information was considered, certain facts or details were missing, or misinterpreted).
• Any new papers, information, or communication that is important The second review will not be conducted by the same CRA official who conducted the first review in order to ensure impartiality and integrity.