Availability

II. Principles of Law

(j) Capable of Work

The legislation requires that a claimant be capable of and available for work.

Sections 18 Employment Insurance Act, 50(8) Employment Insurance Act Employment Insurance Act

"Capable of work" relates to a claimant's ability to perform the functions of his or her regular employment or some other suitable employment.

Condon v. Umpire, September 29, 1993, F.C.J. No. 832 (F.C.A.) A-165-83 Judgment of the federal court of appeal
Canada (A.G.) v. Caughlin, March 17, 1986, F.C.J. No. 173 (F.C.A.) A-1168-84 Judgment of the federal court of appeal

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