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Summary:
The claimant did not provide his correct address when he filed his August 28, 2005 claim for benefits. As a result, the Commission decreased the claimant's benefit rate from $413.00 to $398.00 and found that he was entitled to only 21 weeks of benefits rather than 42 weeks. He said that his place of residence was in the Magdalen Islands. In July 2007, the claimant informed the Commission that he had moved and provided a new address in Montreal. He told the investigating officer that his usual place of residence was in Montreal, that he received his financial documents there and that he had a lease there that ended in 2008. His bank account was in Montreal, he had always voted in Montreal and his driver's licence had his Montreal address on it. He said that he was aware of the effect that his economic region could have on his benefit claim. He knew that he could receive more weeks of benefits if he filed his claim using an address in the Magdalen Islands. The commission imposed an overpayment, penalty and a notice of violation. The claimant¿s appeal is dismissed.
