Converting from sickness to regular EI Once you are recovered from your illness and ready to start looking for work, you can request to convert your claim back to regular EI by calling EI call centre or re-apply online. This...

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...

When you are on regular EI, you may collect up to 4 weeks of sickness benefits without having to convert your claim from regular to sickness benefits. The sickness EI payment will be the same as the regular EI. However,...

Sometimes, it is possible that an E.I. claimant fall sick while receiving regular E.I. and is not able to fulfill his/her job search responsibility under regular benefits rules. If situation happens to you, don’t be worry. E.I. legislation allows claimants...