SEDI has long called for the federal government to explore providing benefits to Canada's 2.7 million self-employed workers. In the 2009 federal budget, the government committed to striking a task force to explore options to make this goal a reality. SEDI will monitor and contribute to these efforts.

The Province of Ontario is in the process of redesigning its labour market training programs, including the Self-Employment Benefit, or SEB. SEDI is monitoring the progress of the work to ensure that the SEB is effective and available to all those who qualify.