‘Technical error’ delayed EI payments to 6,000 Ontarians globalnews.ca

about 6,000 ontarians saw them employment Insurance (EI) Payments were delayed this week due to a “technical error”.

a notice on government of canada The website indicated that the benefit payout, expected for Tuesday, would be delayed by a day due to a “technical issue”.

The payment amount was not affected.

Global News contacted the government for more details and a spokesperson confirmed that 6,000 Ontarians were affected.

The spokesperson did not provide additional details about what exactly was the problem, saying simply that the root cause is under investigation.

“Corrective actions” are also being taken to “minimize future errors,” the spokesperson said.

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