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

Common reasons why you have not received your EI payments

Common reasons why you have not received your EI payments...
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Financial dire need situation

Financial dire need situation...
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2025 Easter Monday EI payment delay

2025 Easter Monday EI payment delay...
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Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?

Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?...
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Quick Way to complete EI Online Report

Quick Way to complete EI Online Report...
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How severance pay affects my EI payment

When should I apply for my EI if I receive a severance package from my company? If you have received a severance package, make sure you know if it’s a lump sum payment or if you are on salary continuance. In a situation where you received a lump sum payment, you will most likely receive...
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 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 ROEclick here