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There has been recent media coverage regarding growth in the federal public service workforce since the start of the pandemic up until March 31, 2021, in which Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) was listed as one of the top 3 departments with growth of 21 percent.
Why are some CERB recipients receiving Notices of Debt for up to $2,000?
Unvaccinated Temporary Foreign Workers allowed to leave Canada on commercial flights
Why are some CERB recipients receiving Notices of Debt for up to $2,000?
Over the past two months, there has been an increased focus on the timely processing of EI benefits, specifically for clients in Quebec. This has included identifying delays associated to an increase in fraudulent applications and the increased integrity activities required to ensure that benefits are being paid to the actual client.
More recently key groups representing EI claimants and MPs from the Quebec region have called for the issue to be corrected. This includes demonstrations at certain Service Canada Centres within the Quebec region.
Why is the Government not providing immediate help to low-income seniors who saw a reduction or loss in Guaranteed Income Supplement because they received pandemic benefits last year?
Why did the Government limit the increase of the Old Age Security (OAS) pension by 10% to seniors aged 75 and over, rather than increasing the OAS pension for all seniors 65 and over?
Why is Royal Assent of Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement), required before March 4, 2022 important?
What is the status of the of the Budget 2021 announcement to provide incentives for personal support workers with the funding of the my65+ initiative?
What is the government doing to ensure fair, inclusive and equitable workplaces?