A by-the-numbers look at extended EI benefits to hard-hit economic regions
OTTAWA — Last year’s federal budget unveiled a program to help eligible workers in 12 regions of the country hard hit by a downturn in commodity prices. Three regions were added in May.
Here is a breakdown, by region, of the number of claims and how much they have cost as of July 9, the day after eligibility closed.
Claims for an extra five weeks of EI
Newfoundland and Labrador: 48,950