A national coalition of unions and community groups delivered jars of black pennies to the federal finance minister in Ottawa on Wednesday, …
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Ottawa launches new EI appeals board with tripartite panels April 1
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government will launch a new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal on April 1, 2026, replacing the existing General Division of …
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The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits fell by 11,000 in January 2026, dropping to 555,000 after reaching a …
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The federal government is extending three temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures designed to support workers affected by U.S. tariffs, keeping them in …
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By Ritika Dubey Landing a new job or being laid off from your current position can be life-changing — whether it’s an exciting …
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Cost of federal IT project for OAS, CPP, and EI explodes to up to $6.6 billion
By Catherine Morrison The federal government says it could end up spending up to $6.6 billion to update the systems it uses to …
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Ottawa extends work-sharing program to shield 50,000 workers from tariff-related layoffs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has extended a set of temporary flexibilities under the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing program, giving employers affected by U.S. tariffs …
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N.L. accepting applications for program that helps EI recipients gain work experience
Newfoundland and Labrador is accepting applications for a program that connects Employment Insurance-eligible individuals with community-based work experience opportunities. The Job Creation …
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Court certifies migrant farmworker class action over hundreds of millions in EI premiums
An Ontario court has certified a class action lawsuit alleging the federal government collected hundreds of millions of dollars in Employment Insurance …
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About 569,000 Canadians received regular Employment Insurance benefits in December 2025, up 0.4 per cent from November, as the number of recipients …

