Welcome to UnemploymentCanada.ca
This blogsite is created by a team of knowledgeable Employment Insurance program experts. Our goal is to provide general information on the Canadian Employment Insurance program. For unemployed people to better understand their rights on EI and provide helpful resources for them to succeed during their career transition.
Please be advised that this site is not a government website.
It is created to provide general pension information only.
EI topics
Service Canada 2026 Statutory Holiday Closures & Office Hours Guide
2026 Easter Monday EI payment delay
EI T4E from Service Canada
Launch of the New EI Board of Appeal 2026: A Complete Guide to EI Reforms
Why Haven’t I Received My EI Payments? Common Reasons & Fixes
What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?
How to appeal my EI decision
What if I made a mistake in my EI report?
Employment Insurance Reporting
If you have worked during the past 2 weeks, you must declare your gross earnings in your report (total worked hours x your hourly wage). Your EI benefits will be less due to the earnings deduction. Later when you receive your actual salary, you don't have to declare anymore because you have done so already...
 Record of Employment
The Record of Employment (ROE) is the single most important document in Employment Insurance. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) uses the information on the ROE to determine whether a person qualifies for EI benefits, the benefit rate and the duration of the claim. The ROE also plays an important role in controlling the misuse of EI funds. A ROE must be issued even if the employee has no intention of filing a claim for EI benefits.
To learn more about your ROE – click here