Promise History
3.03.15 - “A re-elected Liberal government will […] [s]elf-employed Canadians seeking to access this [employment insurance] benefit would only be responsible to contribute the portion they would normally pay if they were a salaried employee.”
11-Apr-2022
“In 2022, you’ll pay $1.58 in EI premiums for every $100 you earn. The most you’ll pay for 2022 is $952.74. This premium rate changes annually. // Everyone pays the same rate of EI premiums, whether they’re self-employed or an employee.”
EI benefits for self-employed people - What this program offers
Reference Documents
“Many worker groups recommended that as a priority, the government should review whether some workers are being misclassified as independent contractors. This would prevent them from accessing the same benefits as employees. Because of the complexity, stakeholders and experts recommended more consultations on this issue.”
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“Self-employed workers can also opt into the EI program to access EI special benefits. EI regular benefits are not available to self-employed workers.”
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