Apply if you have lost your job through no fault of your own. Apply if you’re unable to work due to illness, injury or quarantine. Apply if you're pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child or are …

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 …

Dec 19, 2025 · Always apply for EI benefits as soon as you stop working. You can apply for benefits even if you haven't yet received your record of employment. If you delay filing your claim for benefits …

Workers receive EI benefits only if they have paid premiums in the past year and meet qualifying and entitlement conditions. Self-employed workers may participate in EI and receive special benefits.

To prove your eligibility and to receive payments you may be entitled to, you're required to complete bi-weekly reports by internet or telephone. Failure to do so can mean a loss of benefits. You may still …

Unemployment Insurance The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation contributes to economic stability by providing temporary employer-funded benefits to eligible individuals while they seek re …

Unemployment benefits are temporary income for eligible workers who lost their job (or had hours reduced) through no fault of their own. You get from $40 to $450 each week, depending on how …