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

Work‑Sharing – What You Need Before You Apply

September 5, 2025(0)
Work‑Sharing - What You Need Before You Apply...
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Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?

September 3, 2025(2)
Is EI payment deposited weekly or bi-weekly?...
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Canada EI Measures 2025: Tariff Relief for Workers

September 1, 2025(0)
In 2025, Canada introduced temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures to support workers impacted by U.S. tariffs. These include a pilot project boosting regional unemployment rates by 1% (minimum 7.1%), lowering EI qualification to 630 hours and extending benefits by up to four weeks for three months. For six months, severance rules are suspended for faster EI payments, and the one-week waiting period is waived for all claimants. Enhanced EI Work-Sharing Program flexibilities also help prevent layoffs. These steps, announced by Minister Steven MacKinnon, aim to stabilize the economy and protect Canadian workers amid tariff-related uncertainty...
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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 ROE – click here