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Those who are unfortunate enough to be at loss for a job, currently looking for one, and those unable to work due to disability may collect employment insurance (EI) (Hick, 2002). In addition to those who are unfortunate to have lost or job or who are unable to find one are those single mothers who do not have time to work, and elderly people who are unable to keep up with the demands of today’s working environment (Trichur and Wong, 2004). In an article found in the national post on Tuesday May 18th 2004, two authors convey information about the first welfare benefit increase for the every day, disabled and elderly person in 11 years. The Liberal Government has promised a $106 million increase, which is equivalent to a three per cent increase for all recipients. Because many seniors struggle to make money to survive, and Many ? have fixed income that does not allow adjustment to greater costs of living, they will also receive a $125 more on their tax credit, increasing from 1,000 to 1,125. Opposing the views of the Liberals, Conservative leader Ernie Eves claims this is not helping people re-enter the workforce but is decreasing initiative among those receiving social assistance. On the opposite side of the spectrum the NDP leader Howard Hampton thinks that the increase is minimal in comparison to the major welfare cutbacks the Conservative party introduced. According to Hampton the social welfare recipients have seen a 34 per cent reduction in the last 9 years.
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