It is the opposite: 18% of those who have contributed were not eligible, that is because they did not accumulate enough hours of work or perhaps for other reasons.
This 82% is essentially the rate of contributors who have received their benefits.
On February 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.
February 12th, 2009 / 12:10 p.m.
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Human Resources and Skills Development
It is the opposite: 18% of those who have contributed were not eligible, that is because they did not accumulate enough hours of work or perhaps for other reasons.
This 82% is essentially the rate of contributors who have received their benefits.
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