Canada extends Work-Sharing temporary flexibilities to help employers avoid layoffs

The Government of Canada has announced the extension of temporary special measures under the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing program to help employers facing economic slowdowns avoid layoffs and retain their workforce. The flexibilities will now remain in place until March 31, 2027, giving businesses more time to stabilize while employees continue working reduced hours and receive partial Employment Insurance support for lost income. Since the program’s expansion, more than 1,500 Work-Sharing agreements have been approved, covering over 50,000 workers and helping prevent nearly 20,000 layoffs. The temporary measures also extend the maximum duration of Work-Sharing agreements to 76 weeks and expand eligibility for employers and employees affected by global trade disruptions and tariffs.

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