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 severance pay affects my EI payment

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. In a situation where you received a lump sum payment, you will most likely receive...

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...

Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits

Converting EI sickness benefits to regular benefits...

How to stop or cancel my EI claim

How to stop or cancel my EI claim...

List of important EI forms

List of important EI forms...

Canada 2026 EI Benefit Changes & Tariff Layoff Protection Rules

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 Canada Day Holiday Closures & EI Payment Schedule Guide

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...

How to Upload Documents for EI Claim Online: Step-by-Step Guide

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...

EI for Canadian Teachers: Eligibility During Non-Teaching Periods

Canadian teacher? Learn the specific rules for claiming EI regular benefits during non-teaching periods. Check eligibility for summer, contract endings, and special benefits...

 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