The result is workers who lose income will receive $2,000 per month
Jobless claims hit 3.3 million last week
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business suggests an enhanced program to cover payrolls
Most of the workers who could use financial assistance can't easily work from home
Tories pledge to introduce EI adoption leave benefits and increase the adoption tax credit
The lower rate offers relief to business owners
Two new family caregiver benefits will also kick in
There are no plans to change the current system
Current period of six weeks extended to six months
Starting next year parents can apply for up to 35 weeks of benefits, up from the current six weeks