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  • lily // March 7, 2009 at 5:40 pm | Reply

    Hi Tania. I just found your blog. I am interested in the Self-emloyed Benefit program. I am wondering what kind of business are you running right now? how do you feel about this progra? I am waitting for your feedback. Thanks.

  • Christine // March 28, 2009 at 8:18 pm | Reply

    Tania, Thanks for posting info on the SEB, it’s so hard to find!

    (I used to work as a mentor for the program)

    Good luck with the business!

    oh, do you have the contact information for the office through which you’ve received the program?

    • oryxandcrake // March 28, 2009 at 9:51 pm | Reply

      Hi Christine
      Thank you! I went to Jobskills – there is a link somewhere in my SEB article, and I am sure there is some contact info at their website. They are located at 40 Sheppard Ave. West.

  • may // April 8, 2009 at 5:57 pm | Reply

    Hi Tania,

    I found your website and enjoyed reading all the information about SEB since it is so difficult to find the details. I have one question though:

    I understand that you cannot receive both EI and SEB at the same time, but say if I’ve received EI for 3 months before I get accepted to SEB, then does that mean the period of my receiving EI has decreased (ie. it’s better to apply for SEB closer to the end of the duration I’m receiving EI, to maximize the benefits?)

    Thanks in advance!! :)

  • oryxandcrake // April 8, 2009 at 9:41 pm | Reply

    Hi May

    You are “supposed” to look for a job while you are on EI. When I applied for SEB, I actually received an e-mail with questions from the Ministry of whatever it is responsible for EI, asking me how much of my time I devote to job search, whether the courses I take will not interfere with my attending SEB program etc. Basically, if you are still receiving EI and are admitted to SEB, you will be receiving EI until your eligible weeks run out, and then you will start receiving SE benefits that will continue until a year ends since you entered the program. So, yes, your total paid time will be less in this case.

  • may // April 8, 2009 at 10:22 pm | Reply

    Tania,

    Thanks for your response!! So you were taking some courses while receiving EI and applying for SEB? Are those courses funded by government or you took it for your interests?

    Thanks again!

  • oryxandcrake // April 8, 2009 at 10:23 pm | Reply

    Hi May

    Yes, I took some courses. No, they were not funded by the government.

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