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 / 5:10 p.m.

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

Benoit Cadieux

It is expected that this extension will benefit approximately 169,000 claimants per year, who will benefit from additional weeks of sickness benefits beyond the 15 weeks that are currently available.

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