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The maximum number of weeks of regular benefits available to a claimant varies according to the claimant’s hours of insurable employment in the qualifying period and the regional rate of unemployment. See Schedule I and s 12(2) of the ''EI Act''. | The maximum number of weeks of regular benefits available to a claimant varies according to the claimant’s hours of insurable employment in the qualifying period and the regional rate of unemployment. See Schedule I and s 12(2) of the ''EI Act''. | ||
Due to Covid-19, claimants can receive up to 50 weeks of regular benefits instead of 45 weeks. (As of the time of writing, these changes are in effect until September 25, 2021. Please check the CRA website for potential extensions or changes). | |||
== B. Special Benefits == | == B. Special Benefits == | ||
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To qualify for sickness benefits, the claimant must be able to prove that they are unable to work due to illness, injury, or quarantine. This normally requires that the claimant obtain a medical certificate completed by a doctor or medical practitioner stating the expected duration of incapacity (''EI Regulations'', s 40(1)). The claimant must also show that they would have been available to work if they had not fallen ill, gotten injured or placed in quarantine. The illness, injury, or quarantine must be that of the claimant personally. | To qualify for sickness benefits, the claimant must be able to prove that they are unable to work due to illness, injury, or quarantine. This normally requires that the claimant obtain a medical certificate completed by a doctor or medical practitioner stating the expected duration of incapacity (''EI Regulations'', s 40(1)). The claimant must also show that they would have been available to work if they had not fallen ill, gotten injured or placed in quarantine. The illness, injury, or quarantine must be that of the claimant personally. | ||
Due to Covid-19, a medical certificate is not necessary to qualify for sickness benefits. (As of the time of writing, these changes are in effect until September 25, 2021. Please check the CRA website for potential extensions or changes). | |||
==== a) Major Attachment Claimant ==== | ==== a) Major Attachment Claimant ==== | ||
