Finance Ministers' meeting presents opportunity to bring about "immediate changes"
Ottawa to pump billions into EI and a range of skills training programs
Institute recommends the establishment of a $10 billion contingency reserve to stabilize premiums
As of 2009, premiums will pay for employment insurance
Rates reduced for employees and employers
13th consecutive rate reduction
Lower rate should cover payouts on a break-even basis
Six weeks to provide care for seriously ill family members