Mr. Andrew Brown at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On March 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.

March 23rd, 2017 / 12:40 p.m.

Executive Director, Employment Insurance Policy, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Employment and Social Development

Andrew Brown

I don't think it's fair to say that it's budgeted that way. I think we have estimates that are developed and arrived at each year by the EI chief actuary.

They look at the actual use of our benefits, whether regular benefits or special benefits. The benefits are not fully utilized by all people, for various reasons. For example, someone who suffers a job loss may find a job before their EI runs out and not use all of the weeks available. Similarly, for various reasons—

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