Self Employed and E.I insurance benefits..Is it a good idea?

Interesting article on unemployment insurance for the self employed that came into effect earlier this year. I myself have been debating the options for sometime now.

This article gives you a real understanding on how it works.

http://www.cbc.ca/money/smallbusiness/story/2010/08/24/f-small-business-ei-benefits.html

BANK OF CANADA OVERNIGHT RATE TARGET REMAINS UNTOUCHED @ 1%

READ M0RE HERE:
http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2010/10/19/money-boc-rates.html

DOMINION LENDING DELTA EQUITIES RATE UPDATE FOR OCTOBER.19TH 2010

Terms Our Rates
Bank Prime 3.00%
1 year closed 2.44%
3 year closed 2.90%* QC
4 year closed 3.40%
5 year closed 3.45% **90-day rate holds available
5 year VIRM closed 2.35%
10 year closed 4.95%