The Prime Minister says the federal government is working on plans to continue supporting Canadians who cannot work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his daily address today Justin Trudeau stopped short of confirming the Canada Emergency Response Benefit would be extended, but said further details would be coming out later this week.
"I will be making an announcement in the coming days on that extension and on that issue, but for now all I can say is that we will continue to be there to support Canadians."
The CERB has a 16 week eligibility period. Many Canadians who applied for the CERB when it began are approaching that threshold.
Trudeau also encouraged employers to use the wage subsidy program.