What are the Canada Recovery Benefit and the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit?

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) was a program that helped individuals affected by Covid-19. The CRB ended on October 23, 2021. 

Shortly before the Omicron surge, the government announced a new CRB-like $300/week benefit called the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). Eligibility for the CWLB only arises in the event of a local lockdown public health order.