Summary of Issue: Foreigners


Decision 52548 Full Text of Decision 52548

summary
Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
antedate ignorance of the law foreigners
Summary:

Claimant alleged that, as an immigrant, he was not aware that there was an Employment Insurance Act, given that no legislation of this kind existed in his country of origin. BOR took into account the claimant's level of education (doctorate) and his numerous contacts with senior officials in Canada to conclude that ignorance of the legislation alone cannot constitute good cause. Decision upheld by the Umpire.

other summary
Other Issue(s): Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
antedate ignorance of the law duty to enquire
antedate ignorance of the law good faith
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