What other statutory benefits are there in Canada?

In Canada, employees are entitled to the following statutory benefits in addition to the Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan and provincial health and hospital insurance plans:

• Federal Employment Insurance: This provides replacement income if an employee becomes unemployed. To qualify, an employee must bank a minimum number of working hours. Employees who resign or are terminated for just-cause reasons may not be eligible for these benefits.

• Provincial Workers' Compensation Plans: This provincial insurance scheme provides employees with income if they are injured while at work or performing valid employment tasks. It is provided through Canada’s national and provincial social programs. Each province offers its own plans and benefits, which depend on the industry in which an employee works. In certain industries, it is mandatory that employers provide workers' compensation.