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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Flaherty Will Hear Premiers On EI Concerns

The four Atlantic Premiers expressing concerns for seasonal workers under the impending employment insurance changes.

Among the proposed measures, repeat recipients of the E-I program would have to consider lower paying jobs that could require longer travel.

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tells CHSJ News he is willing to hear them out and wants to dispel any misinformation that may be out there.
 
Flaherty says consultations were done earlier this year with the various premiers on setting EI rates.