Section 153.191 — Employment Insurance Act: Waiver

Despite sections 13 and 152.15, a claimant need not serve a waiting period if the claim is in respect of benefits under Part I, VII.1 or VIII and the benefit period begins on or before October 25, 2020. Despite sections 13 and 152.15 , a claimant who receives benefits under section 21 or 152.03 need not serve a waiting period. The claimant may nonetheless serve the waiting period if they are entitled to receive a payment referred to in subsection 37(1) or 38(1) of the Employment Insurance Regulations during that period. Subsections 40(6) and 40.1(2) of the Employment Insurance Regulations do not apply to any waiting period to which subsection (1) applies.