This question examines the features of Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

i.Identify 3-4 key characteristics of CERB. (2 marks)

ii.Compare CERB with each of the different Income Maintenance programs from Chapter 3 (demogrants, social assistance, unemployment insurance, earned income tax credits, worker's compensation, and child-care benefits) and find one similarity and one dissimilarity between CERB and each of the Income Maintenance programs listed above.

(Sentence limit for ii: 20 at the maximum). (6 marks)

iii.In your opinion, what do you think is the work incentive effect of CERB? Explain in 2 to 3 sentences. (1 mark)