CanadaFederal Government to Extend EI Sickness Benefits From 15 to 26 WeeksSavePrintEmployment, Workforce Development and Disability inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough rises during Question Period, in Ottawa on Sept. 29, 2022. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressThe Canadian Press11/25/2022|Updated: 11/25/20220:00X 1Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the federal government is extending employment insurance sickness benefits to 26 weeks, up from 15 weeks.According to a news release, workers applying for EI will be eligible for the more generous benefits starting Dec. 18.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWatchdog Says Funding Needed to Avoid the ‘Collapse’ of Whistle-BlowingJan 21, 2026Cyberspy Agency Breached Law by Directing Actions at Canadian: Watchdog ReportJan 21, 2026Energy Minister Dix Says North Coast Transmission Line Will Facilitate LNG ProjectJan 20, 2026Father’s Tribute to BC Teen Piper James, Found Dead in Australia Circled by DingoesJan 20, 2026Related Topicsunemployment benefitsCOVID-19Carla QualtroughEI
