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A New Program to Better Protect Workers
The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) Act 
and its regulations were established as part of a broader insolvency reform package that includes new measures to improve the protection of workers whose employers become bankrupt or subject to a receivership.
The WEPP provides timely payment of wages and vacation pay that are owed to eligible workers, up to an amount equalling four weeks’ maximum insurable earnings under the Employment Insurance (EI) Act.
For more information on how to apply to the Wage Earner Protection Program, who is eligible and what amounts are covered, you may call the Service Canada dedicated information line at: toll-free 1-866-683-6516 (TTY 1-800-926-9105) or visit the Service Canada Web site.
Press Releases
Speeches
[2008 JUL 07] |
Announcement concerning the coming into force of the Wage Earner Protection Program |
[2008 APR 15] |
Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Factsheet
| 1. | What is it? |
| 2. | Who is eligible? |
| 3. | How does it work? |
| 4. | How much will I receive? |
| 5. | How do I get more information? |
Useful Links
| Canada Revenue Agency |
| Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy |
