From Oct 11, 2026, EI reviews only your most recent separation — an earlier quit no longer sinks your claim. Plus: no waiting week and severance not deducted....
Last Updated: October 5, 2026 The Canada Revenue Agency is sending the October 5, 2026 Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) payment today — the second enhanced quarterly payment under the new benefit, and the final one scheduled for 2026....
What if my employer refuses to issue my ROE?...
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...
Learn how to request an EI Financial Dire Need escalation with Service Canada. Understand the 28-day processing rule, emergency steps, and provincial aid....
Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits...
What if I made a mistake in my EI report?...
Explore the Team Canada Strong Youth Placements (TCSYP) program. Discover ESDC wage subsidies, paid skilled trades placements, and apprenticeship pathways....
How to appeal my EI decision?...
Learn how severance packages work in Canada, including common law notice, 2026 Service Canada EI rules, payout calculations, and negotiation tips....
Employment Insurance mailing address...
How to properly fill a ROE for employee In many circumstances, your employee’s EI benefits will suffer some delay during application because of missing or illegible information on the ROE. A properly filled ROE can help EI office to process...
Discover the best no-fee bank accounts and zero-annual-fee cash-back credit cards in Canada. Cut monthly banking fees and earn rewards on daily expenses....
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....
Expecting an EI payment during Labour Day 2026? Find out how September 7 statutory closures delay Service Canada deposits and when your money arrives....
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...
Canada introduces emergency EI changes and $7.5B in tariff relief. Learn how the waived waiting period and severance rules protect workers and businesses....
List of important EI forms...
Ontario updates social assistance rules. Individuals in Canada illegally or on temporary visas are now strictly ineligible for Ontario Works and ODSP benefits....
Canadian teacher? Learn the specific rules for claiming EI regular benefits during non-teaching periods. Check eligibility for summer, contract endings, and special benefits....
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....
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....
Starting a business while on EI...
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...
Service Canada offices close on Civic Day. Learn how statutory holidays affect your EI bi-weekly reports, direct deposit payment dates, and agent access....
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...
CFIB report reveals 90% of small businesses use Temporary Foreign Worker Program for physical & overnight jobs local youth avoid, preventing store closures....
Record of Employment reason for issuing ROE...
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...