WRONG, EI is not count
EI is not counted but its considered for purpose of deduction from the total/ gross earned income. That's why the Benefits are mentioned under gross income column.
Also, the moment an applicant/ sponsor mentions that he or she was ENEMPLOYED for a certain time, the IRCC officer will take that as a heads up, if the EI is reported/ mentioned for that time frame, the officer will deduct it out of the total income mentioned on line 105 of NOA.
Perhaps, that's what my understanding is about the mention of 'benefits' in that column. Definitely they are not looking for benefits like medical benefits, Life insurance, or other benefits companies/ employers offer with package.
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