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

Do I qualify for EI if I still work in a part-time job

Do I qualify for EI if I still work in a part-time job...
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Service Canada Office Statutory Holidays Closures

Service Canada Office Statutory Holidays Closures...
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Employment Insurance mailing address

Once you have submitted your Employment Insurance benefits online application, you may either drop off your document at your local Service Canada Centre or by mailing it to the designated processing centre address.   Mailing addresses for returning EI paper reports or to send supporting documents   ...
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Can I Go to School While on EI?

Can I Go to School While on EI?...
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I did not receive my EI Access Code

IMPORTANT: The 4 digits EI access code will no longer be useful to register your My Service Canada Account. You must request your Personal Access Code (PAC) separately. Click here to learn how to request your PAC. Once you have finished your EI online application, you will receive a 4 digits access code by mail...
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Service Canada Outreach Support Centre

Service Canada Outreach Support Centre...
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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