$3.9 billion over three years, starting in 2021 22, for a suite of legislative changes to make EI more accessible and simple for Canadians over the coming year while the job market begins to improve. The changes include maintaining uniform access to EI benefits across all regions and support for multiple job holders. The government will also be launching consultations on future, long-term reforms to EI. Consultations will examine systemic gaps exposed by COVID-19, such as the need for income support for self-employed and gig workers and how to provide more consistent and reliable benefits to workers in seasonal industries. Any permanent changes to further improve access to EI will be made following these consultations and once the recovery is fully underway ($5 million over two years, starting in 2021-22, to Employment and Social Development Canada). We'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this one.
