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Sub-Issue 1: |
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Sub-Issue 3: |
| availability for work |
absences from home |
on vacation |
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Summary:
The claimant is denied benefits because of his absence from Canada pursuant to section 37 of the Employment Insurance Act and section 55 of the Employment Insurance Regulations. The claimant was outside Canada, in Germany from 21 NOV 2008 to 31 MAR 2009, visiting friends, family and enjoying skiing, biking and hunting. Benefits were denied resulting in an overpayment. The appeal by the claimant is denied by the Umpire.
