Bill C-279: An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (amounts not included in earnings)

C-279 Second Session, Fortieth Parliament, 57 Elizabeth II, 2009 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-279 An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (amounts not included in earnings) first reading, February 2, 2009 Mr. Allen 402097 SUMMARY This enactment provides that pension benefits, vacation pay and severance payments are not to be included in earnings under the Employment Insurance Act and therefore will not reduce benefits under the Act. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 40th Parliament, 57 Elizabeth II, 2009 house of commons of canada BILL C-279 An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (amounts not included in earnings) 1996, c. 23 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1. Subsection 2(1) of the Employment Insurance Act is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order: “earnings”« rémunération » “earnings” does not include any amount received (a) as a pension, superannuation or retiring allowance; (b) in lieu of or in respect of vacation; or (c) in respect of severance; Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada