SHOULD I APPLY FOR EI OR CERB? According to Service Canada, if you have stopped working because of COVID-19 you should apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, whether or not you are eligible for Employment Insurance. The Benefit is available for the period from March 15, 2020 to October 3, 2020. As of April 6, 2020, there is a single portal to assist you with the application process. You can apply here. From this portal, you will then be guided through your responses