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DECEMBER 7, 1977 ; PAGE 15 Sr Right now, we measure unemployment by dividing Canada into 16 economic regions. Later, in 1978, we will fine-tune the program to 54 regions so that UI will be even more closely related to the local labour market conditions. Also, there's maternity, sickness and age 65 benefits. Previously, sickness benefits were only payable during the first 39 weeks of the claim. Now they are payable at any time during the entire benefit period. Maternity benefits of 15 weeks and the special one-time benefit (equal to three weeks' benefits) at age 65 remains the same. "The same people still pay for the program in the same proportions, and the types of employment insurable for UI remain the same, 100. bs 1 ts nt And, as explained in the box below, you still go to the familiar locations for both UI offices and Canada Manpower Centres. Watch for ats "Has the amount of the changes in your area. benefits changed?" pel Absolutely not. The UI benefit rate The Unemployment Insurance Commission and the stays at two-thirds of your average weekly : Doparmee 7 a _ Wx have iy insurable earnings. a The maximum is $147, less tax. Unemployment Insurance offices or Canada Manpower Centres. When they re together in one location, they'll be ; 73 Anythin g else called Canada Employment Centres. I should know?" ) The maximum time for which anyone rking may al benefits has changed slightly. Wo with people ae i 2: ii was 51 weeks. Now it's . who want to work. But since September 11, the total g § dr Employment and Emploi et number of weeks for which a claimant qualifies Immigration Canada Immigration Canada has more closely reflected the unemployment Bud Cullen Bud Cullen rate in his or her region. Minister Ministre