Expert Opinion on Work-Sharing Program

This project provided expert opinion and recommendations on ways to ensure the right balance is achieved in Canada’s Work-Sharing Program (WSP) between the policy objectives of averting temporary layoffs, ensuring the well-functioning of the labour market, and containing costs to the EI Account.

Project Details

Published: November 2010
Capability: Knowledge Mobilization/ Workshop Facilitation
Policy Area: Income Security - Employment Insurance
Population: EI Recipients

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