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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Government of Canada has made changes to Employment Insurance (El) to
support Canadian families and to ensure that Canadians who need El will have
access to an improved program.
WHAT'S NEW
• There is no more intensity rule.* Now all El claimants will receive at least 55% of
their maximum insurable earnings. Retroactive to October 1, 2000.
• The benefit repayment (clawback) provision is no longer applicable for claimants
who receive maternity, parental and sickness benefits, first-time claimants and
claimants who make less than $48,750 net annual income. Retroactive to
the z000 taxation year.
• Parents who took extended absences from the workforce to care for young
children may now be able to qualify for El regular benefits like other workers.
Retroactive to October 1, 2000.
• Self-employed fishers can now benefit fully from the changes made to maternity,
parental and sickness benefits. Retroactive to December 31, 2000.
AUTOMATIC RETROACTIVE PAYMENTS
Since mid-June, Human Resources Development -Canada has been automatically
issuing retroactive payments for adjustments to El claims affected by the changes.
The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency will forward retroactive payments for
clawback (2000 taxation year) automatically in about two months.
• The intensity rule, which gradually reduces the basic benefit rate of 55% to so% for frequent El users, proved to be ineffective and was removed.
For a brochure on El changes call toll-free
1 Soo 0-Canada 800 622-6232)
or visit our Web site at: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
Users of TTY/TTD devices dial: i 800 46 5 -7735
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Recognition
Members of Auburn Women's Institute received 50-year pins recently. Making the presentations were,
back row from left: Lois Haines, Maureen Bean, Teresa Roetcisoender, Tena Empey, to (front) Marion
Haggitt, Bernice Anderson, Mildred Lawlor, Betty Archambault. (Photo submitted)
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2001. PAGE 7
Good attendance at Auburn WI meeting
The Walkerburn Club met
June 18 at Jackie McKee's.
Vera Penfound opened with
a poem which was followed
by The Lord's Prayer.
Betty Archambault read the
minutes of the last meeting.
Bernice Norman gave the
treasurer's report. Roll call
was answered by handing in
recipes with fruit in them.
The next meeting is Sept.
17. Roll call is a cookie or
• square recipe.
Crib quilt blocks were
handed out. These are to be
completed by the September
meeting. Ethel Ball was in
Sarah Parker graduated
from Guelph University on
the Dean's Honour Roll.
Sarah majored in Biology
Science, minor - Nutrition
Science (Honours).
Sarah was also an Ontario
Scholar.
Sarah is the granddaughter
of Len and Betty
Archambault. She is wished
the very best in the future.
Marilyn Archambault grad-
uated from Conestoga
College on June 21 in Health
Science. She was on the hon-
our roll.
Her parents and grandpar-
ents attended the graduation
as did many other family
members. Congratulations
The June meeting of the
Auburn WI had a good atten-
dance.
The president Betty
Archambault opened the
meeting.
Membets were invited to
Londesboro on June I I and a
carload went. They also were
invited to Be!grave on June
26.
Fifty-year pins were given
to four members. Tena Empey
pinned the pin on Betty
Archambault, Lois Haines
pinned the pin on Marion
Haggitt. Maureen Bean
charge of the programme hav-
ing readings and contests.
Lunch was served by Jackie
McKee and Betty
Archatnbault.
The Walkerburn Club pic-
nic was held at the Lions Park
in Blyth on June 24. There
was a good attendance of
members, friends, neighbours
and old members.
One of the members, Pat
Hunking, has moved to
Be(grave. She was given a
pair of lawn chairs.
A potluck lunch was served
with lots of food and lots of
visitation and fun.
Marilyn from the Auburn dis-
trict.
The community still cannot
believe the unexpected death
of Elliott Lapp. The only
blessing is that God took him
home suddenly and he did not
suffer long.
Mrs. Lapp (Kay) has
returned home atter an illness
from shock. Friends and
neighbours are calling, visit-
ing and bringing gifts. This is
greatly appreciated. I am
home, the family is close and
though I'm without my dear
husband, Ell, I still have my
pets, birds, flowers and trees.
There is always something to
be thankful about.
I have a special thanks to
Joyce Bean who was so help-
ful when Ell suddenly became
ill. There is really no way to
thank her for her help — it's
wonderful to have had that
help.
Ball's Cemetery 75th
Memorial Service was held
Sunday, July I with excellent
attendance.
pinned the pin on Bernice
Anderson, Teresa Roetc-
isoender pinned the pin on
Mildred Lawlor.
All have belonged to the WI
more than 50 years.
The Institute will feed the
visitors to the Blyth Fesitval
on July 6.
Margaret -Hildebrand
demonstrated how to tat with
a shuttle.
Lunch was served by Laura
Mae Chamney.
Prizes were won by Evelyn
Christensen and Betty
Archambau It.
. There are no more .meetings
until Sept. 21. Have a good
summer.
J. McKee hosts
Walkerburn Club