Current EI rules and formulas fail to address the changing environment of work and economic in Canada. EI program is not universal and equitable to all working Canadians. There is an urgent need to reform the EI program and to "protect those in precarious working conditions."Social Planning Toronto makes recommendations on how to reform the EI program.

Designed to accommodate a traditional permanent and full-time employment, EI program can't reflect Canada's changing labour market."Reducing regional EI disparities, Ensuring fairness and protecting low-income workers and Improve access to training and employment benefits/supports" are suggestions from Social Planning Toronto.

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