Asks the House of Commons to create permanent employment insurance measures for seasonal workers, lower the hours needed to qualify, increase the number of eligible weeks, and review the EI Economic Regions.

Seasonal industries are essential to the economic and social vitality in many regions across Canada;

Seasonal workers pay their full share of employment insurance premiums but may find themselves without income between the end of their benefits and their return to employment, a period often referred to as the “spring gap”;

This period puts families in a vulnerable position, reduces spending at local businesses and undermines the stability of services provided to the public;

The number of hours required to qualify for benefits is far too high given the short duration of seasonal work;

Employment Insurance Economic Regions are not aligned with local circumstances, and fluctuations in regional unemployment rates limit access to benefits or their duration;

Measures tailored to seasonal industries promote workforce retention and community resilience.

We, the undersigned,citizens and residents of Canada, call upon theHouse of Commons in Parliament assembledto:1. Implement permanent employment insurance measures that bridge the gap between the end of benefits and the return to work in seasonal industries; 2. Reduce the number of hours required to qualify for benefits and increase the number of eligible weeks; 3. Review the Employment Insurance Economic Regions to ensure that they are better aligned with local circumstances; and 4. Move from consultation to action without delay, given that various consultations have already been conducted.