Yes. The Parliamentary Budget Officer did an estimate and estimated that an extension to 52 weeks would cost approximately $1.9 billion per year ongoing. This compares roughly to $1 billion for an extension to 26 weeks.
October 19th, 2022 / 5:40 p.m.
Director, Special Benefits, Employment Insurance Policy, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Employment and Social Development
Yes. The Parliamentary Budget Officer did an estimate and estimated that an extension to 52 weeks would cost approximately $1.9 billion per year ongoing. This compares roughly to $1 billion for an extension to 26 weeks.
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