-If the claimant’s EI sickness benefits are defined as “other income replacement assistance” under s. 4(1) then any deduction would be precluded by s. 4(1)(a)(i), which specifically excludes all EI benefits. -If the applicant’s EI sickness benefits are defined as deductible under s. 47(1) as “collateral” or “temporary disability benefits” then that deduction is also … Read More

J. v Canada Employment Insurance Commission

J. v Canada Employment Insurance Commission <Our office successfully defended that our client’s auto insurance payments for loss of income are not earnings> S.35(2)(d) of the Employment Insurance Regulations (EI Regulations) says that auto insurance payments for loss of income are earnings (in certain circumstances).Section 35(2)(d) is stated to be “notwithstanding” section 35(7)(b). Where a … Read More