Summary of Issue: Boundaries

Decision 66115 Full Text of Decision 66115

The claimant had 698 hours of insurable employment but needed 700 as she resided in Girouxville, in the ecomic region of Southern Alberta. There was no evidence in the record on which the Board of Referees could have reasonable found or presumed that Girouxville is in the Northern Alberta economic region.

Decision 23397 Full Text of Decision 23397

Claimant was employed in Battleford which is part of the region of Northern Saskatchewan. There is no lack of clarity as to where he resides and has resided for the last 15 years: namely 7 miles inside the region of Southern Saskatchewan. Ss. 52(2) clearly not intended to deal with this situation.

Decision 11897 Full Text of Decision 11897

The Board found that claimant did not reside so close to the boundary as to cause confusion as to which district he lived in. Accordingly, he did not have the required number of weeks to qualify.

Decision 09190 Full Text of Decision 09190

It is not clear whether the Board considered the possible application of reg. 52(2). If the residence is close enough as to cause confusion as to which district it is in, then the Board may allow the appeal. If no such confusion exists, the Commission'sdecision must be upheld.

Decision A-0770.80 Full Text of Decision A-0770.80

Claimant gave Boiestown as her address, benefit period established with 10 insured weeks. She actually resided in Taxis River where 16 weeks were required. The Umpire erred in law. No dispute that claimant lives in Taxis River, so reg._52(2) dealing with boundary residents was not applicable.