Summary of Issue: Monies To Be Deducted

Decision 69280 Full Text of Decision 69280

The claimant was receiving a monthly training allowance of $1,430.00 for a full-time course of study. The claimant argued that the allowance was paid to her as part of her treaty rights as a First Nation person and should not be considered income. She noted that the allowance she was receiving was not considered income for purposes of the Income Tax Act. The allocation under subsection 16(1) of the Regulations is well-founded.

Decision 25670 Full Text of Decision 25670

Allowance for postsecondary education paid to claimant by the Department of Indian Affairs. Held that this allowance is not caught by ss. 26(7) nor ss. 51(5) as the course was not a course mentioned in ss. 26(1) nor in ss. 51(1), i.e. the course was not approved by the Commission.

Decision 23759 Full Text of Decision 23759

While on layoff from her employer (Domtar, Hamilton, Ontario) claimant attended a course approved by the CEIC and received $91 weekly from that employer as a top-up of her UI benefits to a maximum of 90%. Held that these monies were to be deducted under ss. 51(5) and were not part of a SUB plan.

Decision 21355 Full Text of Decision 21355

Taking courses at Baie Comeau Cegep; receiving living allowance paid by Department of Indian Affairs to Indians taking those courses; allowance to cover food, lodging, transportation and so forth. Para. 26(7) and Reg. 51(5) apply.

Decision 09039 Full Text of Decision 09039

Apprenticeship program under which claimant was receiving UI and pay from employer (difference between UI and basic salary) while at school. These earnings must be deducted under ss.26(7).