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Apply for EI benefits

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	==Apply for EI benefits==		==Apply for EI benefits==

	~~===The steps involved===~~
	Here are the steps to apply for EI benefits.		Here are the steps to apply for EI benefits.

	~~'''~~Step 1~~'''~~. Gather your information		===Step 1. Gather your information===

	~~'''Step 2'''. Apply for benefits~~

	~~'''Step 3'''. After you apply~~

	~~'''Step 4'''. If your application is denied, request a reconsideration~~

	~~'''Step 5'''. Appeal the reconsideration decision~~

	~~===More on each step===~~
	~~'''Step 1. Gather your information'''<br>~~
	Collect all the documents and information you’ll need. These include:		Collect all the documents and information you’ll need. These include:

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	* your record of employment (ROE), which is a form the employer prepares saying how long you worked for them and how much you earned		* your record of employment (ROE), which is a form the employer prepares saying how long you worked for them and how much you earned

	~~'''~~Step 2. Apply for benefits~~'''<br>~~		===Step 2. Apply for benefits===

	You should apply for EI as soon as you stop working. If you delay, you may lose benefits.		You should apply for EI as soon as you stop working. If you delay, you may lose benefits.

	To apply, you must start your application online. If you don’t have internet access at home, you can apply at a public internet access site, like a library. Here's the [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/privacy-notice.html online application form].		To apply, you must start your application online. If you don’t have internet access at home, you can apply at a public internet access site, like a library. Here's the [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/privacy-notice.html online application form].

	~~'''~~Step 3. After you apply~~'''<br>~~		===Step 3. After you apply===

	If your application is approved, there may be a one-week waiting period for which you won’t be paid.		If your application is approved, there may be a one-week waiting period for which you won’t be paid.

	If your application is denied, Service Canada will contact you by letter or phone to explain why.		If your application is denied, Service Canada will contact you by letter or phone to explain why.

	~~'''~~Step 4. If your application is denied, request a reconsideration~~'''<br>~~		===Step 4. If your application is denied, request a reconsideration===

	If your application is denied, your first step to challenge the decision is to request a reconsideration. There is no cost to do this.		If your application is denied, your first step to challenge the decision is to request a reconsideration. There is no cost to do this.

	~~'''~~Step 5. Appeal the reconsideration decision~~'''<br>~~		===Step 5. Appeal the reconsideration decision===

	If you disagree with the decision made on your reconsideration request, you can appeal to the Social Security Tribunal. This is a body similar to a court. It hears appeals on pensions and benefits provided by the federal government.		If you disagree with the decision made on your reconsideration request, you can appeal to the Social Security Tribunal. This is a body similar to a court. It hears appeals on pensions and benefits provided by the federal government.

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Elena Renderos at 02:43, 10 October 2023

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	In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for '''Employment Insurance benefits''', and the steps to '''apply for benefits'''.		In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for '''Employment Insurance benefits''', and the steps to '''apply for benefits'''.

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	In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for Employment Insurance benefits, and the steps to apply for benefits.		In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for '''Employment Insurance benefits''', and the steps to '''apply for benefits'''.

	==Understand your legal rights==		==Understand your legal rights==
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	The [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/outside-canada.html Service Canada website] has more information about EI for workers and residents outside of Canada.		The [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/outside-canada.html Service Canada website] has more information about EI for workers and residents outside of Canada.


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	In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for Employment Insurance benefits, and the steps to apply for benefits.		In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for Employment Insurance benefits, and the steps to apply for benefits.

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	The [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/outside-canada.html Service Canada website] has more information about EI for workers and residents outside of Canada.		The [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/outside-canada.html Service Canada website] has more information about EI for workers and residents outside of Canada.



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Dial-A-Law: /* Can I leave Canada temporarily and still get EI benefits? */

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Can I leave Canada temporarily and still get EI benefits?

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	In some circumstances, you can leave Canada and still receive Employment Insurance benefits.		In some circumstances, you can leave Canada and still receive Employment Insurance benefits.

	While traveling abroad, your EI benefits won’t be interrupted if you’re outside of Canada for '''up to seven consecutive days'' to do one of the following:		While traveling abroad, your EI benefits won’t be interrupted if you’re outside of Canada for '''up to seven consecutive days''' to do one of the following:
	*Attend the funeral of a member of your immediate family or a close relative.		*Attend the funeral of a member of your immediate family or a close relative.
	*Accompany a member of your immediate family to a medical facility, if the treatment isn’t available where they live in Canada.		*Accompany a member of your immediate family to a medical facility, if the treatment isn’t available where they live in Canada.
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	*Attend a job interview.		*Attend a job interview.

	You can also be outside of Canada for up to 14 days in a row if you’re looking for a job.		You can also be outside of Canada for up to 14 days in a row if you’re looking for a job.

	===Can I work or live outside Canada and still get EI?===		===Can I work or live outside Canada and still get EI?===

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How long can I collect EI?

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	===How long can I collect EI?===		===How long can I collect EI?===
	You can get regular EI benefits for a period ranging from 14 to 45 weeks. The exact period depends on the [http://srv129.services.gc.ca/eiregions/eng/postalcode_search.aspx unemployment rate] in your region, and the number of insurable hours you worked in the qualifying period.		You can get regular EI benefits for a period ranging from 14 to 45 weeks. The exact period depends on the [http://srv129.services.gc.ca/eiregions/eng/postalcode_search.aspx unemployment rate in your region], and the number of insurable hours you worked in the qualifying period.

	This [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.6/page-38.html#h-72 chart] can help you figure out how long you’re eligible to collect.		This [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.6/page-38.html#h-72 chart] can help you figure out how long you’re eligible to collect.