CERB recipient reflects on pandemic as Census data reveals uptake of government supports


Jul 13, 2022 CERB recipient reflects on pandemic as census data reveals uptake of government supports For Stephanie Fortin, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit was not just a way to cover her bills during the early pandemic, when finding work would have been an uphill battle — it also gave her the time to reflect on herself and plan out her next educational and career steps. Fortin, a recent graduate of a dental assistant program, is one of millions of Canadians that received the benefit, one of several pandemic trends that skew 2021 census data. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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