Includes information about Employment Insurance (EI) temporary benefits for workers, sickness, fishing and family-related benefits as well as how to apply online and submit a report.

2025年1月10日 · Employment Insurance (EI) provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, or seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job.

To find out if you're eligible to receive EI regular benefits, you must submit an application. The online application takes about 1 hour to complete. If you don't complete the application all at once, you can come back to it later using the temporary password that you receive when you start.

Using direct deposit, Service Canada can deposit payments automatically into your bank account and is not affected by mail delivery issues. Sign up for direct deposit when you apply for EI benefits.

Employment Insurance (EI) benefits: To qualify for any EI program, you must have worked enough “insurable hours” in your qualifying period. Your qualifying period is normally the 52 weeks before you apply.

To apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits you must fill out an application online. The online application will give you instructions for sending your documents to Service Canada.

2025年1月7日 · The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides temporary income support to unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills. Today's blog covers what you need to know about these benefits in 2025.

2017年12月8日 · You must apply to receive EI benefits and you should apply as soon as you stop working. For more information, see: Employment Insurance Regular Benefits; Applying for Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits; EI and Pensions. You can receive EI benefits and your pension at the same time.