Add Comment Question: I am 57 years old & have worked for a company in Ontario for 33 years. The company is offering voluntary buyouts to all employees. If I accept the buyout (78 weeks pay )can I collect unemployment insurance after the 78 weeks? Answer: Ultimately, it is Service Canada that determines entitlements to employment insurance benefits. However, you will want to ensure that the record of employment does not indicate that you resigned from your position. You should also contact our firm and visit the severance pay calculator (http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/) to determine if 78 weeks' pay is a fair severance package. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.