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 ArticlesMcGuinty Says First-Ever Defence Industrial Strategy Will Be Released by ChristmasOct 24, 2025Ottawa to Review Possible Miscarriage of Justice in 1994 Murder Conviction in QuebecOct 24, 2025Statistics Canada to Delay Publishing Trade Data Amid US Government ShutdownOct 24, 2025Quebec Tables Special Bill to Impose New Compensation Scheme on DoctorsOct 24, 2025Related Topicsunemployment benefitsCOVID-19Carla QualtroughEI