Work Sharing Program: 3/10/2025
March 10, 2025
Special News Bulletin from the Commissioner for Employers
- Fighting for Canadian Workers and Businesses
support businesses and workers through the impacts of US-imposed tariffs. This includes
temporary flexibilities to the EI Work-Sharing Program to increase access and maximum
agreement duration.
2. Work-Sharing Program Temporary Special Measures
Please view the PDF attached for a detailed breakdown of the special measures available
under the Work-Sharing Program.
Letter to Minister MacKinnon: Work-Sharing Program
Joint letter from the Commissioner for Employers and the Commissioner for Workers on
the importance of Work-Sharing special measures in the event of US tariffs.
3. Work-Sharing Program Contact Information
Employers seeking more information on the Work-Sharing Program may contact the
Employer Contact Centre to find the following information:
- how to apply
- eligibility criteria
- Work-Sharing Unit
- how to register or obtain support for Data Gateway, or
- how to complete your Utilization Report (UR)
4. Work-Sharing Program Information Session for Employers
Join us for a brief overview of Service Canada's Work-Sharing Program and how it can help
businesses facing temporary slowdowns, such as those caused by tariffs.
Date: March 11, 9 AM EDT (English) Register HERE!
Date: March 12, 9AM EDT (French) Register HERE!
Date: March 13, 12:30 PM EDT (English) Register HERE!
