The Employment Insurance premium rate for 2026 has been set at $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings, marking a slight decrease from 2025. Employers will contribute at a rate of $2.28 per $100 of insurable earnings. The maximum insurable earnings...

  Under regular EI benefits, your weekly benefit is deducted roughly by 50% of your weekly earned gross income. This same rule applies to special benefits as well. Earnings paid or payable by your employer at the end of your...