OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing…
There was scant hope that, several months into 2023, the federal budget would finally hint at the government’s plans. Sure enough, its narrow focus on the clean economy and health care left other agenda items off the table.
The National Council of Unemployed Workers reacted to the budget by calling on the NDP to withdraw its support of the Liberal government through the parties’ supply-and-confidence agreement. A member of the Canadian Employment Insurance Commission, which includes both labour and business voices and helps to oversee and review the EI system, added to the criticism.
During the pandemic, the government had expanded access to the EI system via temporary measures. Those expired in September, despite staunch opposition from labour groups and the NDP. Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske said implementing EI reform would help “recession-proof” the economy for workers by ensuring the social safety net can support those who face layoffs.
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