It used to be that self-employed Canadians are exempt from EI premiums and are not entitled to any maternity or insurance benefits.  As of January 31, self-employed Canadians are now able to register for the Employment Insurance (EI) program (on a voluntary basis), which will extend to them maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits, [...]

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