• Work Sharing Program: 3/10/2025

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    March 10, 2025
    Special News Bulletin from the Commissioner for Employers
    1. Fighting for Canadian Workers and Businesses   
    The Government of Canada has announced today a suite of new and enhanced tools to
    support businesses and workers through the impacts of US-imposed tariffs. This includes
    temporary flexibilities to the EI Work-Sharing Program to increase access and maximum
    agreement duration.
     
        2. Work-Sharing Program Temporary Special Measures
    Please view the PDF attached for a detailed breakdown of the special measures available
    under the Work-Sharing Program.

    Letter to Minister MacKinnon: Work-Sharing Program
    Joint letter from the Commissioner for Employers and the Commissioner for Workers on
    the importance of Work-Sharing special measures in the event of US tariffs.
        ​3.  Work-Sharing Program Contact Information
     
    Employers seeking more information on the Work-Sharing Program may contact the
    Employer Contact Centre to find the following information:
    • how to apply
    • eligibility criteria
    • Work-Sharing Unit
    • how to register or obtain support for Data Gateway, or
    • how to complete your Utilization Report (UR)
        4.  Work-Sharing Program Information Session for Employers
     
    Join us for a brief overview of Service Canada's Work-Sharing Program and how it can help
    businesses facing temporary slowdowns, such as those caused by tariffs.
    Date: March 11, 9 AM EDT (English) Register HERE!
    Date: March 12, 9AM EDT (French) Register HERE!
    Date: March 13, 12:30 PM EDT (English) Register HERE!