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Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

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Response rates from 22.7k Canada voters.

71%
Yes
29%
No
57%
Yes
24%
No
7%
Yes, if they pay into it
2%
No, seasonal employees should find another job during the off season
4%
Yes, but at a lower rate than non-seasonal workers
2%
No, instead provide training and job placement assistance into non-seasonal jobs
4%
Yes, but with limits set for workers with above average seasonal salaries
1%
No, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industry

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 @B2JBSJ2from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, if they need it. But if they make enough money while the fishing is on and just waste it , they should be denied EI. They need to apply for approval and provide proof of need.

 @9DW7GRSfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes however premiums increase inrelation to claims made

 @937LMWDfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

yes, as long as they pay in, and it is for residents/citizens and not temp workers.

 @92MWQCFfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only while they are in season

 @8YYMTXPfrom Quebec  answered…4yrs4Y

No, implement a UBI

 @9BPZZRFfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Employment insurance is a scam.

 @98GW6KMfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Only to fishery and farming

 @95P9G72from Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only during their seasonal job, as well as a lower rate then non-seasonal workers

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 22, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/poll/292656487

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