Employment Insurance (EI) Program

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, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can’t find a job. Canadian workers pay into a central fund that contributors can draw on if later unable to work. Since 1990, there is no government contribution to this fund.

The amount a person receives under the Employment Insurance (EI) program and how long they can stay on EI varies with their previous salary, how long they were working, and the unemployment rates in their area. The EI system is managed by the Department of Human Resources and Social Development Canada.

For more information on the Employment Insurane (EI) Program please consult Service Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) Program website at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/regular.shtml. Our constituency office would also be happy to assist with any related matter and can be contacted by telephone at 613-834-1800 or by email at GalipR1@parl.gc.ca.

Furthermore, you can apply online for the Employment Insurance program here.