Finance Minister Jim Flaherty: Employment Insurance Act

Unemployment Insurance Act Dept: "There ll be a broader definition and people will have to engage more in the work force," Finance Minister Jim Flaherty told reporters on May 14, according to CBC. The current criteria for "suitable" jobs in the Unemployment Insurance Act are somewhat vague, however and the omnibus budget bill making its way through Parliament makes changes to the Employment Insurance Act, including how suitable employment is defined and determined. Right now, people who become unemployed and who have paid into the Employment Insurance system can collect benefits for a length of time that varies depending on the region where they live. But they must also look for a new job, and start work if something suitable becomes available. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.