There could be a bigger role for government post-pandemic, says a CIBC economist
Almost nine million people received more than $81.6 billion through the CERB
Proposal would boost benefits to unemployed workers to $500 per week
Employer and employee rates to remain unchanged for next two years
An overview of how the new programs will work
Details will be unveiled later for gig workers benefit
Roughly 22 million American workers seek benefits since the virus outbreak
Most unemployed workers didn't qualify for EI benefits in 2018, a report finds
The lower rate offers relief to business owners
The reduction will partly offset increases to CPP premiums next year