For the purpose of this exercise, it is important to know that on an annual basis, if we say that there are 500,000 people out of work, most of them will not receive EI benefits for 52 weeks. We agree on that.
October 27th, 2009 / 4:30 p.m.
Director General, Employment Insurance Policy, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Human Resources and Skills Development
For the purpose of this exercise, it is important to know that on an annual basis, if we say that there are 500,000 people out of work, most of them will not receive EI benefits for 52 weeks. We agree on that.
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