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

On April 30th, 2020. See this statement in context.

April 30th, 2020 / 5:35 p.m.

Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development, Department of Employment and Social Development

It all depends on when the person began receiving benefits. If the person was eligible and received sickness benefits before March 15, they will continue to receive EI sickness benefits as per the applicable rules and conditions.

If you were able to provide us with a specific case, we could answer on the basis of that person's situation.

Nevertheless, nothing has changed for eligible individuals who applied for EI benefits before March 15. They will stay with the EI program.

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