The federal government is extending employment insurance sickness benefits to 26 weeks, up from 15 weeks, Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough announced on Friday.
Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough responds to a question during a news conference on Dec. 9, 2021 in Ottawa. The federal government is extending employment insurance sickness benefits to 26 weeks, up from 15 weeks, Qualtrough announced Friday.
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