Canadian Definition of Part Time
The definition of "part-time" is generally applicable to employment and education. In Canada, the federal government defines part-time employment to verify eligibility for EI (employment insurance) and other benefits for workers. Generally speaking, individual colleges and universities determine their own definitions of part-time study.
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Definition for Employment
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For the purposes of Statistics Canada's employment census, part-time employment is defined as follows: working 30 hours per week or fewer at the worker's main or only job.
Employment Statistics
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Statistics Canada released employment statistics in May 2010. According to that release, 3.3 million Canadians are employed part time (out of a total of 17 million people with jobs). This represents a 0.6 percent increase over the previous year.
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Part-time and EI benefits
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Unlike full-time workers, part-time workers in Canada are eligible for EI. Workers may earn whichever is higher of $75 per week or 40 percent of their weekly benefits while receiving regular EI benefits.
Definition for study
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Each educational institution sets its own definition of part time. However, according to the Canadian federal government's student loan program, part-time students are those who are enrolled in 20 to 59 percent of an institution's full course load. For students with disabilities, 40 to 59 percent of a full course load may be considered either full or part time.
Benefits for part-time students
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Part-time students are eligible for up to C$10,000 in federal student loans, depending on their income. They are also eligible for an income tax credit of $120 per month for tuition and $20 per month for textbooks.
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