Employment Insurance (EI)
Find information related to the Employment Insurance (EI) program, including legislation and unemployment rates in Canada.
Topics
EI Benefits
Information about the types of temporary income assistance available for eligible workers. Find out how to apply for EI online and how to submit an online report if you are receiving EI.
EI Economic Regions
Search EI economic regions by postal code, or by municipality or place name. View monthly unemployment rates and maps.
Canada EI Commission
Information about the members, mandate and responsibilities of the Canada Employment Insurance Commission.
Social Insurance Number
Find out how to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN), replace your card or update your SIN information.
Wage Earner Protection Program
This program helps compensate eligible workers for unpaid wages, vacation, severance and termination pay when an employer has declared bankruptcy.
Employment Training Initiatives
Information on programs and services to help Canadians get the education, training and skills they need.
Reports
The EI Monitoring and Assessment Report; the Actuarial Report on the EI Premium Rate; the EI Coverage Survey and other EI surveys.
Legislation
The Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance Regulations.
Features
Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Benefits
Learn about income programs for individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn.
Working and aged 60 and over
The Post-Retirement Benefit is a lifetime benefit that can increase your retirement income.
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