Andrew Coyne Commentary on EI

The system subsidizes jobs in seasonal industries, that is, at the expense of jobs in other industries.
Published on May 17, 2012

From the National Post.

As important, other industries in the province, with more stable employment records — industries that do hire people in January — would employ more. The system subsidizes jobs in seasonal industries, that is, at the expense of jobs in other industries.

 

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