Real Change: A New Plan For a Strong Middle Class (page 6)

"At present, new entrants and re-entrants to the labour market must accumulate at least 910 hours of insurable employment before being eligible for EI regular benefits. Budget 2016 proposes to amend the rules to eliminate the higher EI eligibility requirements that restrict access for new entrants and re-entrants to the labour market. " ("Growing The Middle Class" Budget 2016-2017)