1. Canada Employment Insurance Commission

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission finds its basis for existence under the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act. It is composed of four members: the Chairperson and the Vice- Chairperson, who are the Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Minister, respectively; the Commissioner for Workers; and the Commissioner for Employers.

The Commission is responsible for Employment Insurance, employment services, and the development and use of labour market resources. It administers the Employment Insurance Act and its Regulations.

Part I of the Employment Insurance Act provides for passive income support (EI benefits) for persons temporarily out of work. Part II provides for active employment benefits and support measures to enable unemployed persons to return to work. Part VI provides for the appeal system and the establishment of Boards of Referees.

Employees of the Department who process and make decisions on claims for Employment Insurance benefits have been delegated the authority to act on behalf of the Commission.