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 ArticlesFeds Say $20M Loss at Emergency Stockpile Was Caused by Open Freezer DoorFeb 12, 2026Porter Airlines Aircraft Slides on Runway After Landing in HalifaxFeb 12, 2026Military Sexual Assault Investigation Was Rushed, Biased, Watchdog Commission SaysFeb 12, 2026TSB Says Still ‘Too Early’ to Determine Cause of Pearson Plane Crash, One Year LaterFeb 12, 2026Related Topicsunemployment benefitsCOVID-19Carla QualtroughEI
