Yes, the employment standards acts of the provincial and federal governments would set minimums. Typically, it's at least a week per year worked, but then there are different rules, depending on.... In the case of mass layoffs, as I've mentioned, the number of weeks you are owed is put at a higher amount, simply because.... The thought is that if 500 people are laid off at once, it's going to be difficult to find a job, so you're entitled to more.
On February 15th, 2011. See this statement in context.