Canada EI Eligibility
Canada Employment Insurance Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for Canada EI or Canada Unemployment Benefits you must have been without work or compensation for 7 days. You usually need to have worked 400 – 720 hours within your qualifying period to be eligible for Canada Employment Insurance benefits. The qualifying period is generally within the past 52 weeks or since your last unemployment claim. Sometimes you must work up to 910 hours in your qualifying period to be eligible for benefits if you have just entered the workforce or if you’ve been off from work for two years. As you can see your circumstances and work history can directly affect your eligibility for Canada Unemployment Benefits.
Those working while on EI may receive up to $50 per week or 25% of your weekly benefit whichever is higher. If you work while on Employment Insurance and exceed this you may have your compensation cut or reduced. You can find additional EI eligibility requirements at the Service Canada website