Canada EI

• Ottawa left EI reform out of Budget 2023. Here’s why

  The Liberal government says reforming the employment insurance program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2023
  
• ‘Technical error’ delays EI payments to 6,000 Ontarians

  An investigation is underway into a 'technical issue' that caused Ontarians to have their EI payments delayed this week.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023
  
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• EI program to scrap COVID-era changes next month, worrying some workers

  Under the temporary measures, workers qualify for Employment Insurance based on a national requirement of having 420 insurable employment hours.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
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• Ottawa struggled to block unvaccinated from accessing EI benefits: documents

  Briefing notes prepared for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough say that unvaccinated workers could qualify for EI sickness benefits, even if they are sick with COVID-19.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
• New report to outline potential fiscal, economic cost of coronavirus in Canada

  The federal government has already poured $107 billion into fighting the pandemic and billions more are expected to flow in the days to come.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020
• Coronavirus: Here’s how to apply for EI and the new COVID-19 emergency benefit

  Justin Trudeau has unveiled new emergency aid to help Canadians affected by coronavirus. Here's how the COVID-19 benefits work.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2020
• Coronavirus: Canadian employment insurance to be expanded in new stimulus package

  Global News has also learned that the deadline for filing income tax returns for individuals and businesses will be extended by one month to June 1 and July 31, respectively.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2020