One point to know, though, is that under the current mechanism, right now the cumulative EI operating account is in deficit. Under the current mechanism whereby it's getting balanced on a yearly basis, the EI rate would actually increase as of next year. By freezing the rate for that period, you actually avoid that increase up to the point where you're getting back into surplus, and then the new mechanism applies.
On November 18th, 2013. See this statement in context.