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

Ontario Ends Social Assistance for Undocumented & Temporary Residents

Ontario updates social assistance rules. Individuals in Canada illegally or on temporary visas are now strictly ineligible for Ontario Works and ODSP benefits...

How to appeal my EI decision

How to appeal my EI decision?...

EI for Canadian Teachers: Eligibility During Non-Teaching Periods

Canadian teacher? Learn the specific rules for claiming EI regular benefits during non-teaching periods. Check eligibility for summer, contract endings, and special benefits...

How to Speak to an EI Agent Quickly

Stuck on hold with Service Canada? Use our 2026 dialing sequence to skip the automated menu and speak to an EI agent fast. Best times to call and secret shortcuts included...

Service Canada Outreach Support Centre

Need help from Service Canada but can't get through? Learn how to use the Outreach Support Centre and the 1-800-O-Canada line to get a guaranteed agent callback...

How to appeal EI overpayment?

If you disagree with an EI overpayment, you may complete the Request for Reconsideration form to appeal the overpayment amount only. You have within 30 days from the day you received your decision letter to launch your appeal. If you do not agree with your appeal decision, you make file your re-appeal to the Social...

List of important EI forms

List of important EI forms...

Financial dire need situation

Financial dire need situation...

Starting a business while on EI

Starting a business while on EI...

 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 ROEclick here