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The unemployment rate in your area determines how many hours you need to qualify. Look up EI Economic Region by Postal Code to find out the unemployment rate in your region and the number of hours to qualify for regular benefits.
Estimate your benefits. Try the EI Benefits Estimator before you apply to check if these benefits are right for you and how much you could receive. Document navigation. Previous - Do you qualify; Next - Apply
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.
Find out if you could be eligible for EI, discover the right benefits for your situation and estimate how much you could receive.
The Benefits Finder is a tool that can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive. It asks a few questions and uses your answers to search. It does not collect or track your information.
1. Figure out if you qualify 2. Decide when you want to take your leave 3. Find out if you can get other EI benefits 4. Figure out how much you can get 5. Apply for EI. You might qualify for Employment Insurance (EI) maternity or parental benefits if: you worked enough. insurable hours. during your. qualifying period.
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How to apply. • To find out if you are eligible to receive EI regular benefits, you must submit an application online (Canada.ca) • The website will take you step by step through the application process, and provide detailed instructions on how to complete the form.
