Financial dire need situation...
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...
Record of Employment reason for issuing ROE...
Starting a business while on EI...
Wondering if your EI payment is deposited weekly or bi-weekly? Learn how the Canadian Employment Insurance payment schedule works, how to set up direct deposit, and why payment delays happen....
Learn how to apply for the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) in Canada. Get eligibility rules, salary insights, and student bridging tips....
Learn how to apply for Alberta's new $100 Energy Rebate. Check household eligibility rules, automatic enrollment benefits, and online portal deadlines....
What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?...
What if I made a mistake in my EI report?...
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....
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...
Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits...
How to stop or cancel my EI claim...
List of important EI forms...
Discover how Canada's extended 2026 Employment Insurance (EI) temporary measures and 76-week Work-Sharing rules protect workers impacted by trade tariffs....
Service Canada centers & EI call lines close July 1, 2026, for Canada Day. Discover how your bi-weekly reporting and direct deposits are affected this week....
Learn how to upload your ROE, medical certificates, and work permits online via MSCA for your EI claim. Avoid processing delays with our step-by-step guide....
Canadian teacher? Learn the specific rules for claiming EI regular benefits during non-teaching periods. Check eligibility for summer, contract endings, and special benefits....
As Canadian financial safety nets strain under record inflation, over 15,000 essential needs crowdfunding campaigns reveal a deep economic crisis....
Service Canada's Integrity Office has accelerated its 2026 EI compliance reviews. Discover how to accurately complete Job Search Form INS5240, protect your benefit payments, and meet the updated criteria....
Need help from Service Canada but can't get through? Learn how to use the Outreach Support Centre and the 1-800-O-Canada line to get a guaranteed agent callback....
Plan your government service visits with our detailed 2026 Service Canada holiday closure schedule. Learn how federal office closures affect EI, CPP, and OAS payment dates and processing times....
Learn how to accurately file your bi-weekly Employment Insurance (EI) report to avoid payment delays. Follow this step-by-step guide for online and phone filing....
How to appeal my EI decision?...
Stuck on hold with Service Canada? Use our 2026 dialing sequence to skip the automated menu and speak to an EI agent fast. Best times to call and secret shortcuts included....
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...
If you disagree with an EI overpayment, you may complete the Request for Reconsideration form to appeal the overpayment amount only. You have within 30 days from the day you received your decision letter to launch your appeal. If you...
Waiting for your Employment Insurance? Discover the 11 most common reasons for EI payment delays in Canada and actionable steps to resolve your claim fast....
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...
Starting April 1, 2026, Canada introduces the new Employment Insurance (EI) Board of Appeal. Learn how this regional, tripartite system replaces the SST General Division to provide faster, fairer decisions for workers and employers....