Labour market remains tight, with unemployment and EI numbers at all-time lows
Monthly increase in EI recipients comes off historic low in January
Falling numbers of fired workers likely drove record low EI numbers
A jump in layoffs and unemployment claims would be an early sign of recession
The expiration comes as the federal government works on modernizing the program
Ontario's latest stay-at-home orders met with jump in EI claims
Canada's pandemic response was "timely, decisive and well-co-ordinated," said the global lender
Between Jan. 31 and Sept. 25, applicants will be able to start their claims and receive benefits immediately
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EI reform could be the most enduring effect of Covid-19, according to a CIBC economist