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

On February 18th, 2021. See this statement in context.

February 18th, 2021 / 3:45 p.m.

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

Andrew Brown

I can certainly say we're taking a look at what the impact would be in terms of the premium rate. In terms of changes to rate-setting policy, that's something the government would need to bring forward legislation to change the parameters on, because right now there is a 5¢ legislated limit in terms of the change from year to year.

See context to find out what was said next.