Finance committee  It was in the act, but it was replaced with more specific definitions. We went back to the definition before 2013 and will include it in the amendment.

Finance committee  There are a series of excellent questions embedded in that question. Let me start with the idea of discretion being provided from regulations. Essentially what this measure would propose to do is to take text from the regulations that were established in July 2016 and place it i

Finance committee  Absolutely. In July 2016, we went back to the definition in the regulations. What we are proposing is to put that exact definition in the bill.

Finance committee  I understand your question, sir, but we are still trying to ensure that the system is balanced. We also have to satisfy employers who have a shortage of labour in a particular region. If people receive employment insurance benefits and there are vacancies in their region, the ide

Finance committee  It's important to take into account the relationship with the work the person just did, but that's the principle.

Finance committee  Absolutely. I've noticed that too.

Finance committee  An employer is considered “good” until proven otherwise. I will go back to my notes to be more specific. The term “good employer” has never been defined. Unless there are clear indications to the contrary, the employer is presumed to be a good employer, but conditions exist to g

Finance committee  Count as earnings for the purposes of...?

Finance committee  I'm quite confident, sir, that it does not, and if that is in any way incorrect, I'll get back to the chair directly.

Finance committee  Mr. Caron, your question touches on the general logic of this measure and the changes from 2013 and 2016. It is logical to determine whether it is preferable to clarify these definitions in the context of regulations or an act, or even on the basis of the case law. In this case,

Finance committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. My name is Annette Ryan. I'm director general of employment insurance policy at Employment and Social Development Canada. I'm joined by Janique Venne, who is director of our regular benefits policy, also at ESDC. Let me answer the honourable memb