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Canada's EI Beneficiaries Surge Amid Trade War Impact

8/22/2025

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In early 2025, Canada reported an 11% increase in new Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries, totaling 54,000.
Quebec experienced a 19.6% rise, while Ontario saw a 12.5% increase.
Sales and service occupations accounted for nearly 5,000 new beneficiaries in June.
The trade war and tariffs have negatively affected Canada's manufacturing sector, causing job losses and risks for small businesses.

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Story summary

In early 2025, Canada reported an 11% increase in new Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries, totaling 54,000.
Quebec experienced a 19.6% rise, while Ontario saw a 12.5% increase.
Sales and service occupations accounted for nearly 5,000 new beneficiaries in June.
The trade war and tariffs have negatively affected Canada's manufacturing sector, causing job losses and risks for small businesses.