2008-07-10
Effective: Became law on July 7, 2008 Purpose: To provide payment of outstanding wages to individuals whose employers become bankrupt or are subject to a Receivership Eligibility: A worker must have his or her employment ended as a result of his or her employer filing for bankruptcy or being subject to a receivership, and that worker must be owed wages and vacation pay earned during the six months prior to the date of bankruptcy/receivership. Officer and Directors of the Employer are not eligible. Benefit Amounts: A worker may claim up to and receive from WEPP directly an amount equaling four weeks maximum insurable earnings under the Employment Insurance Act, currently about $3,000. Some exceptions apply. If you have questions, contactYvonne Sutton at: 250-979-1739 or contact your localMNP Trustee.
2025-07-14
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Nearly half of Albertans (47%, +2 pts) report they are $200 or less away from financial insolvency each month — more than those in any other province — according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.
2025-07-14
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Nearly two-thirds of Quebecers say they desperately need interest rates to go down (63%, -2 pts), according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.
2025-07-14
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Younger adults and lower-income households are most likely to report stress, stalled life plans, and living paycheque to paycheque.
