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

How to stop or cancel my EI claim

How to stop or cancel my EI claim...
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How to renew / re-activate my EI claim

Renewing an EI claim The claim renewal process is the same procedure as when you apply your first EI application online. There is no option for you to choose if you want to re-activate your EI claim. You will have to complete the exact same online questionnaire, the only difference this time is that you...
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Studying while on maternity leave

  Am I allow to attend school while I’m on maternity leave? If yes, how will it affect my EI weekly payment? You are entitled to attend training school during the period you collect maternity benefits (15 weeks only). If your training course overlap to parental benefit period, you must demonstrate to EI commission that...
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Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?

Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?...
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What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?

What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?...
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How to appeal my EI decision

How to appeal my EI decision?...
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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