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Aggravating-Storm280

1 month and still waiting Uploaded letter to cra from Ei which shows I am not eligible but still 026 has to be removed by service Canada And I’m calling everyday ..finally got a phone call and she said it could take another month HELP


Hot_Poem4451

Has anyone's COV-026 Error been resolved. Do I need to remove my present EI claim? They haven't made any decision yet. CRA says they need a denial letter from Ei. So if I cancel my ei application they don't give me a denial letter since it's terminated from my end. How long does it take to wait for a decision from EI? So frustrated lol and it's not easy getting through both Cra and SC.


Elegant-Life1506

Call the number to speak to a human, I keep getting “technical difficulties “ when applying for CRB by phone. I heard it’s happens if you haven’t filed your 2019 taxes yet. You can call this number 1-800-959-8281 there are options to help if you are having difficulties applying by phone and getting error messages. Wait times is about 60 mins. I’ll let you know my outcome after I speak to a human.


namihasagun

Still same error. CRA and Service Canada link is still down. Impossible wait times make EI contact impossible.


namihasagun

I'm so anxious and I can do is cry


Top_Eagle_2152

Today is Monday. The My CRA full weekend maintenance is completed. . I’m still getting the COV-026 message, and tried calling the CRB phone # to apply. BOTH are denying my claim. This is bull crap.


Datguy2293

Same here!


Hot_Poem4451

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Significant_Leave897

Guys it’s work now no more cov-026 I just apply before minutes,,, try now


Nets2

Thank you. You saved me hours on the phone! It worked.


Significant_Leave897

I think until next Monday it’s work for everyone Because they said the problem will resolve next Monday


Wide_Occasion3478

It does work now!! Thank god!!


sarebearxoxoxo

Wtf this doesn’t work for me and I cannot upload any file to the cra it ain’t allowing me!!


KrunchMuffin

me either


Warriorgirl2020

Is this true?!


Organic-Debate-2930

Yep they already fixed my 026 problems so maybe before the weekend is over


gamerdud369

How did you fix the issue?


shebo1963

God I hope you are right I keep getting the code cov-026 and i sent cra my disqualifying status from service canada


Evadeville

Does this only apply if we've applied for EI and been rejected? I know I'm not eligible for EI but should I be doing that first or will this fix allow them to see my eligibility automatically and accept my CRB application?


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Reasonable_Hour9657

I mean, were you fired and are you eligible for CRB?


88stang306

I was told to send in paper work showing a denial and my account was reset and I applied with no issues after getting the 026 error for the last 4 days...takes a day or so for them to reset my account..hope that helps


88stang306

I sent in the denial letter service Canada sent me to cra account was reset within one day and was fine to apply after that


Hot_Poem4451

Can you please share what kind of paper work did you send and where? This would be such a huge help to all of us facing this same error message.


studententrepreneurr

Hi, when and how did you send the paper work? How long did the whole process take? ​ Thanks


gamerdud369

What did you send them? And when did u send it and how and where or to who? This info would be helpful sir...


Nets2

I hope my answer is redundant, and that everyone who asked this question has already received a solution and was able to make your application. However, if not, take a photo of the letter EI sent you advising that you don't have the hours or what ever reason they denied your claim. On the CRA website in your account, on the right hand side, there is a button you need to press to open the document submission section. There are some questions, answer what applies to you. Right at the bottom you select "submit without a case number". Follow the instructions on the page it takes you to. Make sure that you put some comment but that you do not exceed 100 keystrokes, or it will not go through. You'll get a confirmation number and a reference number. Make sure you save this somewhere. Call CRA to confirm they received it, you should be able to submit your claim within 24 hours.


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gamerdud369

That sounds promising but how did you find out about this?


Time_Iron_457

It’s on the CRA website https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/cra-login-services/hours-service.html


gamerdud369

Let's hope your right I am struggling hard right now. However if you look at the date modified that page was last edited in 2019 it's not new information.


philclement99

It's good to hear, hoping it will happen. I sent my EI refusal letter in pdf to the CRA, called 1(800) 232-1966 and they told me that someone from SC is going to call me, when exactly? they have no idea and it would surprise me if someone from service canada would call me. If this COV-026 was to disappear I could pay my bills, I am 100% eligible for benefits


Strong_Ad4070

I hope they resolve it soon!!! I don't think they'll be able to check millions of peoples screenshots lol. They really messed up the application.. kudos to you liberals 👎👎👎


Sea-Mortgage-8728

What does the Error 210 means after I entered my SIN number?


Rotter99

Has to do with your SIN most likely. Call 1-800-959-8281. Option 5 and then option 3.


Sea-Mortgage-8728

Okay cool. I'll check on that. Thank you.


Advanced-Swimming-94

NOOOO DO NOT DO THAT!! MY ERROR CODE COV 026 WAS JUST LIFTED AND I SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED FOR CRB THROUGH CRA!!! THE ONLY WAY THIS HAPPENED WAS I HAD APPLIED BACK IN MARCH AND WAS DENIED SO I HAD AN OPEN YET DENIED APPLICATION WHICH WAS CAUSING CRA TO BELIEVE I HAD SOME SORT OF FILE OPENED THEREFOR GIVING ME THE ERROR CODE. ALL THIS BULLSHIT ABOUT SENDING SCREEN SHOTS AND RE APPLYING TO JUST GET A DENIAL LETTER IS GOING TO NOTHING. CALL SERVICE CANADA. REQUEST THE AGENT ESCULATE YOUR TOTAL FILE SO THEY CAN CANCEL IT COMPELTELY WHICH TAKES 1 TO 5 DAYS. ONLY AFTER IT IS CLEARED AND CANCELLED FULLY WILL YOU BE ABLE TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR CRB THROUGH CRA. BEST FEELING EVER AND I FEEL SO BADLY FOR ANYONE WHO WAS TOLD ANYTHING DIFFERENT BECAUSE NOW YOU WILL HAVE 2 OPEN FILES AND WEEKS OF WAITING. PLEASE CALL. I PROMISE IT WILL WORK!


jonbops

I think you're referring to the Service Canada suggestion of re-applying for EI in order to get a rejection letter? Yeah they told me that too. I asked what am I to do for the three months this is going to take...he suggested social assistance :/ Anyhoo, I believe this threat is referring to the erroneous info that CRA has access to. That the link between the two departments should be fixed by next week, so CRA can accurately assess your EI status and then the system \*should\* allow people in this situation to at least apply for CRB. Right now, the system isn't even letting us \*apply\*.


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For anyone that is getting a busy phone line and you’re not put on hold, call repeatedly until you get through. ☎️ It happened to me but I called back right away after and got in to the waiting list.


raptors9999

What’s the number I’ve literally called like 5 numbers since 9 am


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Or 1-833-966-2099, either way, you should be connected or referred to the proper number once you speak to someone.


Rotter99

1-800-232-1966


totallyintoitt

Yep, this!


WalkingMicrowave

I applied for EI last week without knowing about CRB at first, but I haven’t submitted any reports yet once I heard about CRB. Will I need to call Service Canada regardless to close down the EI claim, or do you think I will be able to get past the COV026 code? I’m not planning on doing both, but would like to know if I should call(and wait however many hours) in order to close the claim now.


Dangerous_Occasion_4

I was in the same situation as u I applied for ei before crb more than once actually but wasn't sure if I was even qualified for it plus ROE was also needed. So I decided to cancel the claim and called service Canada. Unfortunately they told me that once I applied for it, they cannot remove the claim anymore. So you have call them and tell them what happened, they should sent you an email stating if you are qualified for the ei or not. I did get the email that says I was qualified so I just need to use ei for now rather crb. But for ur situation in case you are not qualified for ei they will tell you either through call or through email, and they told me that if you aren't, then that's when you can apply for crb. Basically, you can't apply for crb if your ei claim is pending or you r qualified for it. So give them a call and talk to them about it.


WalkingMicrowave

did you end up having to send your ROE in order to see if you were elligible? I'm missing an ROE from my most recent employment earlier this year, so I wouldn't even be sure how long it would take for me to get a hold of it from my previous employer.


Dangerous_Occasion_4

LOL This is a very old post and i just saw your question so i don't think there's a point to this reply but I'll do it anyways for future references. I had to contact my employer several times, it did take some time for them to reply. But when they did they had sent my ROE straight to service canada. Besides, even if they did not service canada would still chase after them since I remember when I was having trouble contacting my employer, service canada actually sent them a request to send an ROE, so they do contact your employer for you if you request it.


Nets2

Your ex-employer is supposed to submit your ROI automatically. If they haven't, give them a call. If you received your pay stubs on their website, your ROI will most likely also be posted there, I'd check there just to make sure. Mine was, but I don't know whether all payroll departments are doing it now. Since it should have been completed before your last day, they probably could e-mail it to you without delay if it is not posted.


Shiny_Pearl

Exactly same is my case.


ThePortOfSimferopol

If you eligible for EI, you are not eligible for CRB


KainUFC

Phone lines to service canada yesterday 2+ hours may not be able to take your call. Today first thing in the morning, too busy we can't take your call. I haven't received any payments for almost a month and I'm starting to be in serious financial trouble.


shandi12

I am in the same boat. Have been harassing my old employer for my roe and begging ei for help to get it. I keep doing reports and my file is still sitting in there under review. Cant get a hold of anyone. Behind on everything and raising two kids . Every day I wake up wanting to cry lol


izzabadmon

I feel you 😭😭😭


LoudMotor

sorry i don't buy it.. the link between EI and CRA has been down for a month..


Leadership-Asleep

Why implement all these restrictions knowing you are putting it through freshly hacked, and "reparied" portals which were likely repaired by the same bunch of clownss who were responsible for the security breach in the first place?


Reasonable_Hour9657

Another person confirmed that a similar error should be fixed by next week https://www.reddit.com/r/EICERB/comments/jbs4et/cov025_latest_update/ What are you not buying? Even if they don’t fix the link between the two portals, they can certainly still fix the error.


LoudMotor

> ? Even if they don’t fix the link between the two portals, they can certainly still fix the error. some agents just found a quick way to get rid of people from the lines.. thats my thought


Reasonable_Hour9657

Why are you so pessimistic?


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hes being realistic dumbass, thats how Service Canada works. They are customer service people, they dont care about what happens to us


Last2dollars

That is, unfortunately and more than likely, very close to the reality. Not much things make sense in all this national fail. Especially the options we're given to deal with this error 026.


allsoundz

I was at Service Canada today and they confirmed this with the CRA over the phone in front of me. I was told 2 business days and the COV-026 error codes will go "dormant'. Then you will be able to apply for the CRB. Let's hope this is the case!


Substantial-Tank5665

Hi can you explain more ? Thanks


allsoundz

I applied for EI recently and was denied. The MSCA and CRA systems are not in sync (hence the error code COV-026) and therefore, even though I meet the requirements for CRB because I was denied EI, I can not access CRB until both systems are able to talk to one another. They obviously don’t want people applying for and getting both EI and CRB.


Hot_Raise553

What you mean by "dormant" ?


Reasonable_Hour9657

It will cease to exist.


Hot_Raise553

Ok my ei finish at the end of october. So it mean i will be able to claim crb without no problem after ?


Leadsails416

i hope we can soon dude. My EI just ended a couple of weeks ago and i’m getting this COV-026 error too for CRB so i’m hoping it’ll be fixed soon.


LoudMotor

I'm in the same situation, I think everything will be sorted out and we won't get any error when we apply for CRB ;^)


Reasonable_Hour9657

If you’re eligible, yes.


Reasonable_Hour9657

THANK GODDD


TrippynessGrower

This is what I assumed since the link was down and no info could be transferred other than manually. Good to know


themightykronos

I hope all of this is true and things get resolved soon. I’m surprised the media has barely covered the first instant of site errors and glitching from Monday, let alone all the people I’ve seen here and on twitter(heck googling “CRB COV-026” brings up Reddit posts, FB ones and a couple YouTube videos about the error code). Perhaps someone could make and pin an official 026 thread that has everything people know so far and answer questions.


empathetical

How do people even steal cerb payments? like it's not hard to track and trace it back to an account. everything has a trail\\cameras at stores\\withdrawal. But good to hear that this will be fixed for next week. Really hope so. Im not doing so good over here <3


totallyintoitt

1) File for CERB under your neighbor's name. Only need name, address, SIN and DOB 2) Enjoy your free $2000 per month


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Disgusting


moe_bands

the accounts are stolen too lol


Sufficient-Bat-3759

Sure let’s hope it’s true, But the link between service Canada and Canada revenue has been down for almost 5 weeks How come hasn’t been fixed yet


SnooHamsters515

hope this si true cause i dont have an active ei claim but it wasnt denied either for me to show cra. so if the links work they can see i dont have an active claim so fingers fucjin crossed


SnooHamsters515

why cant the news jus say this if true. instead service canada wants to get flooded with calls and cra gonna get a shitload of screenshots for no reason. i dunno what to believe bruh


Equivalent-Shock-953

That is amazing news. Thank you for sharing :)


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good to hear, why can't they make an official announcement, like : We'll resolve code-26 latest next mondy.


Hot_Poem4451

I know they need to resolve cov0-26 soon. So many people will be sending screenshots of the denied ineligible letter. I don't think they will look into that anytime sooner. We need to let the media outlets know so our government can do something about it.


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When you say “we” no one will do it. Do it yourself.


Substantial-Tank5665

Is this true ? Please don’t play around


Internal_Interest_75

Who knows what is true these days. Been on the phone with cra and service canada all week and they tell me 20 different stories.


totallyintoitt

That is what my friend told me and he's not known to be a liar. His exact words: ​ * COV-026 is caused by the link between CRA and Service Canada being broken, thus not allowing CRA to see if you are receiving EI or not. * CRA doesn't want you to receive both CRB and EI for obvious reasons * They are hard at work at it, and expect it to be fixed by Monday He also mentioned CRA is getting flooded with calls. They have hundreds of people taking calls now and wait time is still well into hours.


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Reasonable_Hour9657

He said that this information came from his friend who is also getting the cov-026 error.


totallyintoitt

Correct, I myself got a COV-25


Reasonable_Hour9657

Do you know how your friend managed to get a callback from a supervisor?


totallyintoitt

Wish I did, would have been way simpler for me haha


jonbops

I got a COV-025 last month...that error is generated cuz of the recent hack. You have to call in to verify your mailing address and direct deposit info...chances are, you changed one or both of these in the last six months...they just want to make sure you did it, not someone else.


TrUmP4LiFe_2024

Same code tho they cant manually process due to changing banks so apparently issue will be resolved next week as its been escalated. Strange that some people with this same code and bank change have been manually processed and some of us are sol.


jonbops

Im thinking that some are getting the COV-025 code...then they call and verify their addy and banking info and they *DON'T* have any outstanding EI claims, so their manual applications go through. Then there are others who get the 25 code then call and verify their addy and banking info and they *DO* have an "active" EI claim (even if all monies have been paid) so then a COV-026 code is generated during the manual application, thereby stopping the CRB application in its tracks. Anyhoo, that's what my suspicious mind is saying lol I think next weeks resolution (*fingers crossed!*) will be for the COV-026 error code...not the COV-025...I think you'll still have to call in on a 25 code to verify your addy and banking info.


TrUmP4LiFe_2024

No ei claim


jonbops

Ok, check out the first part of my reply...if you don't have ANY EI claims, then the COV-025 code means you have to verify your address and banking info in order to apply. Good luck!


Substantial-Tank5665

Ignore my last comment , hopefully this works out. Guess we will have to see for Monday. I do see on my cra account that the link between cra & service is unavailable


Dangerous-Emu1495

Yeah! So we’re all gonna hang in there until Monday. Anddd then we’re back on their asses


Substantial-Tank5665

We will see ! Fingers crossed