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To find out if you're eligible to receive EI regular benefits, you must submit an application. The online application takes about 1 hour to complete. If you don't complete the application all at once, you can come back to it later using the temporary password that you receive when you start.
Learn how to apply for EI benefits if you have lost your job, are sick, pregnant, caring for a newborn or a critically ill person. Find out how to submit a report, sign up for direct deposit, get tax slips and more.
Sign up for direct deposit when you apply for EI! It is convenient, secure and reliable. You have chosen to complete your application in English. You will not be able to change to French once you start your online session.
Learn about the EI program that provides temporary income support to unemployed workers in Canada. Find out how to apply, qualify, and access special benefits for specific life events.
We encourage you to apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits as soon as possible and let us determine if you're eligible. Eligibility criteria To receive EI regular benefits, you need to demonstrate that you:
Learn how to apply for EI benefits online, what documents to submit, how to retrieve your application, and more. Find answers to frequently asked questions about the EI application online service.
Learn how to apply for EI sickness benefits online if you stop working due to illness, injury or quarantine. Find out what information and documents you need, how to check your application status and what to do if you don't qualify.
