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

On October 19th, 2022. See this statement in context.

October 19th, 2022 / 5:30 p.m.

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

Benoit Cadieux

I can just perhaps add quickly that in general for EI sickness benefits, 56% of claimants are women, versus 44% who are men. Those are the stats that I have with me right now, but certainly we can provide additional statistics to properly respond to your question.

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