Unfortunately a lot of moms are in the same boat now too. I sympathize with you as my sister could just as easily be in your position. I don't think it's right from a policy standpoint to judge the choice to take maternity benefits as second-class by removing a safety net for the unemployed.
This may only be a tiny consolation but I'll point out that in the case of labour market services funded for EI recipients, you remain eligible for 3 years after your EI claim ends. So you may be eligible to get a subsidy to help you get hired into your next job, or for funding to upgrade skills. These services are provided through offices run by the provinces.
This may only be a tiny consolation but I'll point out that in the case of labour market services funded for EI recipients, you remain eligible for 3 years after your EI claim ends. So you may be eligible to get a subsidy to help you get hired into your next job, or for funding to upgrade skills. These services are provided through offices run by the provinces.