Applications for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, which will provide about $2,000 a month to people out of work, will begin on April 6th, as promised. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the news Wednesday. “Those who have already applied for Employment Insurance will not need to fill out a separate application to receive the benefit. Recipients will have to attest once a month that they’re still not receiving a paycheque. Once Canadians apply for the emergency response benefit through CRA, it will take 3-5 days for direct deposits to roll into accounts, and 10 days for cheques.