Sorry to hear that Bonesy.
It sucks, but at the same time, given the situation, it probably is a good thing.
You see, my boss is running in the next federal election, he is just too busy with the demands of being a candidate, planning events, canvassing, etc. that he has no time to practice law anymore and is forced to close his doors. Now, the understanding is that while I am unemployed, and collecting EI, (which i obviously confirmed eligibility for already), I will continue to look for work while volunteering for my boss on his campaign. Should he get elected I will get hired on his staff, but I am not to turn down any jobs that I may be offered while unemployed. But should I find a job and he get elected afterward, he still is extending the opportunity to work for him.
We'll see how it all goes, politics is difficult to get into so I am not holding my breath and really hope to find work in the next couple of weeks. Some real good positions are available for me to apply for right now, just one thing that may be a bitch is that I don't speak french.