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Canada’s Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits to be Extended From 15 to 26 Weeks and Federal Medical Leave from 15 to 27 Weeks

On November 25, 2022, Canada announced that, commencing on December 18, 2022, Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits will be extended permanently from 15 weeks to 26 weeks. Accordingly, qualified ...
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During COVID-19 Crisis, Canadian Federal Government Makes Changes to Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits and Work-Sharing Program

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Federal Government of Canada has made changes to Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits and its Work-Sharing Program to assist eligible employers and ...
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Maximum EI sickness benefits weeks and amount for 2026

Taking time off work due to illness or injury can be stressful, but Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits provide crucial financial support during recovery. The ... Read more This article ...
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Nearly nine in ten Canadians want an extension to EI sickness benefits that will support Canadians through cancer treatment and recovery

88% of Canadians support extending the sickness benefit to at least 26 weeks whether funded by employers or out of their own pocket OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - New polling results show that 88% ...
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How does Canada's sick pay rank against other countries?

For HR professionals in Canada handling a global workforce, understanding how the country’s statutory sick pay compares globally is crucial for benchmarking benefits and informing policy decisions.