EI Expert
Melyssa Thomas is a seasoned expert in Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program with years of experience helping EI claimants navigate the complexities of the system. Renowned for her deep understanding of EI policies and procedures, Melyssa has assisted countless individuals by answering their questions and providing clear, practical information about eligibility, benefits, and appeals. Her dedication to empowering Canadians with the knowledge they need to confidently manage their claims has made her a trusted resource in the field of employment insurance.
If you have lost your EI access code or have not received your access code letter by mail, you may reset it through the follow 2 options: Call EI call centre at 1-800-206-7218, during weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30...
* * * IMPORTANT NOTICE * * * The Employment Insurance office will be closed on January 1st, 2024 due to the 2024 New Year holiday. All EI claimants (regular or special) will experience a delay of one or two...
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Please be advised that the Federal Government Employment Insurance offices (call centre and in-person) will be closed to the general public on Monday December 25th and Tuesday December 26th, 2022. Regular business hour resume starting Wednesday December 27th, 2023....
Please be advised that the Federal Government EI offices (call centre and in-person) will be closed to the general public on the following statutory holidays in 2023: New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1 (Service centres closed Monday, January 2)...
To file a complaint regarding your own EI file If you have not received your response (call back) within the promised timeframe, filing a complaint will not result in much difference. The better option is to notify the call centre...
You may be qualified for Regular EI benefits if you have voluntarily quit your job to attend an approved training course(s) referred by an authorized employment counselor or officer (e.g. Employment Ontario career counselor). Or else, you will be considered as...
CTVNEWSMONTREAL.CA DIGITAL REPORTER Rachel Lau | Published date:Â 8:58 AM Teffal Mohamed Amine has given up hope on ever buying a home. “I’ve completely maxed out my savings and credit card that were supposed to be used for a house,” he...
By Star Editorial Board Monday, November 6, 2023 Ottawa should be making it easier for international grocers to set up shop here and for independent businesses to compete against the grocery giants. When it comes to lowering high grocery prices, Canadians...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 Unifor hosted its annual EI/CPP Conference in Port Elgin on October 26-29, bringing members together from across the country to engage in workshops and discussions aimed at learning more about the Canada Pension Plan, the Quebec Pension...
My Service Canada Account (MSCA) Once you have applied your EI benefits and have received your Access Code letter by mail, you can register your EI online account called My Service Canada Account (MSCA). There are 2 ways to register....
Seasonal workers are an important part of Canada’s growing economy. To better support them, the Government of Canada will continue to provide up to 5 additional weeks of Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits to eligible seasonal workers who live in...
Uploading through MSCA You may upload supporting document(s) for your EI application through My Service Canada Account (MSCA). But first, you have to make sure you have an active MSCA account. If it is your first time registering the online...
Hand written ROE (carbon paper version) If you are an employee who has submitted a copy of hand written ROE (serial number E123456789) to Service Canada, you may request a replacement copy either by: By contacting Service Canada’s ROE office...
When you are on EI Sickness benefits, you may be asked to submit your doctor’s note to Service Canada. Please do keep in mind that you need to retain your medical certificate for at least 6 years in case of...
You must notify EI processing office if you moved You must update your new home address if you have moved to a new residence. EI processing or Service Canada Integrity office may send you a letter from time to time...
Overpayments and repayments For various reasons, you may need to make a repayment of a debt owed to the Government of Canada. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is responsible for the collection of debts for the following programs: Defaulted Canada...
Once you have given birth to your newborn, you can apply for your child’s provincial birth certificate, health card, Social Insurance Number and Child benefit through the provincial online service. Some provinces or territories might not have the bundled or...
400 people recently lined up to apply for 7 positions at a South Asian Windsor supermarket CBC News · Posted: Sep 21, 2023 4:00 AM EDT Parimal Parikh says many international students he recently interviewed for a job at his South Asian...
The Canada child benefit (CCB) is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB may include...
What you should know In order to protect the Employment Insurance Fund, we are responsible for ensuring that EI benefits are only paid to eligible individuals. This responsibility is shared by all workers, employers and the Government of Canada. EI...
The Digest of Entitlement Principles, commonly known as EI Digest, contains the principles applied by Human Resources and Social Development Canada when making decisions on claims for benefit under the Employment Insurance legislation. It is intended as a reference...
The Government of Canada will start implementing the digital version of the Canadian Citizenship Certificate starting June 27, 2022. The e-certificate is a valid proof of Canadian citizenship. If you have participated in the pilot project and have received an e-certificate, you...
Julia Hornstein Published on June 11th, 2023 Many newcomers to Canada choose to rent accommodations versus buying property upon their arrival. Finding a new home can be stressful, so this article will provide the basics for you to understand the process of renting in...
Published: April 30, 2023 Kristen Lowitt Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, Queen’s University, Ontario Charles Z. Levkoe Canada Research Chair in Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems, Lakehead University Canada’s food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme...
Lisa Belmonte Trending Senior Staff Writer | Apr 25, 2023 Canada Summer Jobs is now hiring across the country and some of the positions with this federal government program pay more than $20 an hour. Jobs are available in administration, natural...
Joanne Laucius Published Apr 24, 2023 Charito Humphreys is a Regina-based business expertise adviser who teaches, monitors and assists the call centre agents who process Employment Insurance applications. The system aims to make a decision on EI applications within 28...
Josh Pringle CTV News Ottawa Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist, Published April 21, 2023 10:56 a.m. EDT The president of the Treasury Board says she’s confident a deal will be reached at the bargaining table, as 155,000 public service workers spend a third...
The Government of Canada is committed to negotiating collective agreements that are fair for employees and reasonable for taxpayers. However, bargaining groups representing approximately 159,000 public servants may be in a legal strike position as early as mid-April. These employees...
CBC News · Posted: Apr 13, 2023 Job action could affect many departments and agencies without notice Nearly 124,000 employees under the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) entered a legal strike position Wednesday and about 35,000 more joined them Friday. Even when factoring in...