Sentences with phrase «increased employment insurance»

The incremental fiscal stimulus of about $ 2 billion for increased employment insurance benefits and limiting the rate increase in EI premium rates to 5 cents in 2011 saved 5,000 jobs (no wonder increases in EI premium rates are called job killers).

For 2011, the Minister of Finance rejected the recommendation of the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board (CEIFB) to increase employment insurance (EI) premium rates by 15 cents (employee rate) but instead capped the increase to 5 cents.

New Democrat MPs Niki Ashton and Brigitte Sansoucy are calling on the Liberals to increase Employment Insurance sickness benefits from 15 to 50 weeks.

Not exact matches

Plus, as a result of previously passed measures, automatic tax increases are scheduled in the years ahead — such as an extra $ 5 billion in Employment Insurance premiums to be collected annually until 2015.

Under current law, the individual mandate and its associated penalties increase federal deficits by encouraging people to obtain subsidized coverage — through Medicaid, the health insurance marketplaces established under the ACA, or employment - based plans (which receive indirect subsidies to the extent that premiums for that coverage are excluded from taxable compensation).

About half of the year - over-year increase in budgetary revenues was attributable to higher personal income taxes, Goods and Services (GST) revenues and employment insurance (EI) premiums.

In this Update, the Minister of Finance again scooped the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board (CEIFB) by announcing that the employee premium rate for 2012 would increase by 5 cents, rather than the 10 cents assumed in the June 2011 Budget.

The Update incorporates the October average private sector economic forecasts and an increased «adjustment for risk» for 2011 - 12 to 2013 - 14, as well as an increase in employment insurance rates of only 5 cents (employee rate) for 2012, rather than the 10 cents set in legislation As a result, the balanced budget target is delayed from 2014 - 15 to 2016 - 17, prior to the inclusion of the Targeted Strategic and Operating Review Savings (now called «Deficit Reduction Action Plan Saving Target»).

Partially offsetting the impact of these increases were lower employment insurance benefits and direct program expenses.

Program expenses were up only 0.4 per cent, as the ending of most of the stimulus spending in the Economic Action Plan and lower employment insurance benefits nearly offset increases in transfers to other levels of governments (spending in this area is largely set in legislation) and in elderly benefits.

Their proposed increases to employment insurance benefits would be offset by employment insurance premium rate increases to employees and employers.

Among the major revenue components, personal income taxes increased by $ 5.8 billion (primarily reflecting a 4.8 % increase in wages and salaries coupled with a progressive tax system), corporate income taxes were up $ 1.7 billion (corporate profits were up 15 % but the general tax rate declined from 18 % in 2010 to 16.5 % in 2011) and employment insurance (EI) premiums rose by $ 1.1 billion (both the EI rate and insurable earnings subject to the rate were higher).

These include reducing personal income tax rates and increasing the GST rate; undertaking a review of the Equalization program to reduce regional disparities and eliminating regionally - differential employment insurance rules; leveling the retirement savings playing field; adopting a formal corporate taxation regime; taxation of interest payments received from active business income of foreign affiliates; and examination of tariffs on imported manufactures and products.

A far bigger move is being championed by interim Liberal leader Bob Rae — encourage hiring, and forgo $ 1.2 billion in federal revenues, by cancelling the scheduled Jan. 1, 2012, increase in Employment Insurance premiums.

This profile reflects in part the operations of the employment insurance (EI) program, with premium rates increasing to 2016 and falling thereafter, as the deficit in the EI Operating Account is «paid off».

In their 2015 election platform, the Trudeau Liberals identified a number of items related to Employment Insurance (EI) that they would change: reversing the Harper EI reforms defining «suitable work»; reducing the waiting period for EI benefits; reducing EI premiums; introducing more flexible parental leave; providing better access to compassionate care; and increasing funding for employment and training programs managed by provinces, territories and Aboriginal labour market orgaEmployment Insurance (EI) that they would change: reversing the Harper EI reforms defining «suitable work»; reducing the waiting period for EI benefits; reducing EI premiums; introducing more flexible parental leave; providing better access to compassionate care; and increasing funding for employment and training programs managed by provinces, territories and Aboriginal labour market orgaemployment and training programs managed by provinces, territories and Aboriginal labour market organizations.

The increases to date in employment insurance contributions and other revenues were roughly in line with the March 2013 Budgets expectations.

The March 2011 Budget implies no increase in rates in 2015 whereas PBO assumes an increase of 10 cents as mandated under current legislation when the employment insurance account is in deficit.

The higher revenues primarily reflect higher employment insurance premium revenues in the short term and increased personal income tax revenues in the last two years of the forecast period.

Of the $ 3.2 billion year - over-year improvement, budgetary revenues were up by $ 3.9 billion, primarily due to higher personal income tax revenues (up $ 3.4 billion, reflecting increases in employment and average wages) and employment insurance premiums (up $ 1.6 billion reflecting higher premium rates and an increase in maximum insurable earnings).

Under the Liberal plan, parents would have a year and a half to take unpaid parental leave but they wouldn't see an overall increase in any benefits from employment insurance.

Employment insurance contributions were up $ 214 million or 1.5 %, reflecting increases in maximum insurable earnings and employment, as premium rates were Employment insurance contributions were up $ 214 million or 1.5 %, reflecting increases in maximum insurable earnings and employment, as premium rates were employment, as premium rates were unchanged.

Among the major transfers to persons, lower - than - expected employment insurance benefits should more than offset an increase in children's benefits.

Dampening these increases were lower GST revenues, down 18.4 %, and lower employment insurance premiums, down 12.7 %, reflecting a decline in premium rates in 2017.

Employment insurance benefits increased by $ 1.3 billion (6.7 %), primarily reflecting the impact of new measures to expand coverage as announced in the 2016 Budget.

Higher employment insurance benefits (up $ 0.7 billion) accounted for most of the $ 1.2 billion increase in program expenses.

Employment insurance benefits increased $ 1.2 billion, (6.7 %), primarily reflecting legislative changes, which came into effect in July 2016, and also to an increase in the number of people eligible for EI benefits.

Employment Insurance (EI) premiums were up $ 1.0 billion over the first seven months, reflecting increases in the contribution rates (the employee premium rate increased from $ 1.83 per $ 100 of insurable earnings in 2012 to $ 1.88 in 2013 and 2014) and a 3.3 % increase in the base to which the premium rates apply.

Statistics Canada reported today that the number of Canadians filing Employment Insurance (EI) claims rose by 10,350 or 4.5 per cent in March, the largest monthly increase since the start of 2013.

The coalition has already announced measures to limit tax credits, scrap the Child Trust Fund, for the part - privatisation of Royal Mail, to scrap National Insurance increases for employers but maintain them for employees, cut by 10,000 the planned extra university places, provide for a greater role for the private sector in «free schools» and a «review» of all employment law to «maximise flexibility» amongst other measures.

The report focuses on increasing awareness of the problem, expanding treatment through insurance coverage, providing better treatment programs, employment and diversion programs for recovering addicts, and giving law enforcement more leeway to fight drug trafficking.

75 % mentioned improvement of employment conditions for PhD candidates — e.g., having social insurance in their contracts — and 65.5 % said that PhD salaries should be increased.

Additionally, he supports easier access to Employment Insurance to encourage workers to be more vocal in demanding pay increases.

However, the government won't increase the actual value of employment insurance benefits for anyone who takes the extended parental leave: instead, the Liberals are sticking with their 2015 election promise to spread 12 months» worth of benefits over 18 months.

It also will increase your auto insurance rates and affect your ability to obtain employment.

Act Sept. 1, 1954, § 201 (b), increased the limitation on self - employment income subject to tax, for taxable years ending after 1954, from $ 3,600 to $ 4,200 and included as «wages», for purposes of computing «self - employment income,» remuneration of United States citizens employed by a foreign subsidiary of a domestic corporation which has agreed to have the Social Security insurance system extended to service performed by such citizens.

If you believe that a company has taken adverse action against you, such as dramatically increasing your home insurance or denying employment, then the relevant consumer reporting company is required to give you a free copy of your consumer report.

Parental leave has been increased to 62 consecutive weeks within the 78 ‑ week period after the child's birth or, in the case of an adoptive parent, after the child is placed with the parent — to align with the extended federal parental Employment Insurance program (i.e. up to 18 months of leave for a birth mother)

Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs often leads to severe consequences, including jail, a substantial increase in your insurance rates, a suspended or revoked driver's license and a negative mark on your criminal record that may affect future employment opportunities.

The # 19m increase from last year's figure of # 58m includes # 15m of fee income gained from its merger with employment and disputes boutique Mace & Jones last May and its acquisition of regional firm Vizards Wyeth's insurance division in April 2011.

The budget not only included an increase in employment insurance premiums (increasing by $ 0.05 to $ 1.68 per every $ 100 of insurable earnings), but also included a proposal to... Continue Reading

The budget not only included an increase in employment insurance premiums (increasing by $ 0.05 to $ 1.68 per every $ 100 of insurable earnings), but also included a proposal to allow parents to extend receipt of parental leave benefits for up to 18 months by spreading out the benefits they previously would have received during a 12 - month leave over an 18 - month period.

Payroll taxes — most notable employment insurance and Canadian Pension Plan rates — increased on January 1, 2012.

With new and increased benefits, the government also said employment insurance premiums would increase slightly next year, to $ 1.69 per $ 100 of insurable earnings in 2018, up from $ 1.63 in 2017.

Immediately following Statistics Canada's report, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation released Unmasking Employment Insurance: How EI Increases Unemployment and Steals Billions from Working Canadians.

Firms like Axess law operating out of Walmart providing affordable basic legal services, legal insurance plans like DAS, prepaid legal plans, unbundling of legal services to paralegals, increasing the limits one can sue for in small claims court where litigants and represent themselves, front ended call centres where you can access free basic legal advice, employment sponsored legal plans, etc..

However, the amount paid would be increased to reflect the fact that the Delivery and Installation Leaders were being paid gross, without deductions for Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan or income tax.

Retaining the status quo for job protection for parental leave at 37 weeks, but allowing for a potential future increase to align with proposed federal Employment Insurance benefits.

At Tavss Fletcher, our lawyers understand the long - term consequences of a traffic ticket in terms of points on your driving record, increased insurance costs, difficulty finding employment, and much more.

The employment rate for licensed insurance agents is projected to increase 12 % over the next 7 years and will be in demand as the population continues to increase in size, as well as age.