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*Maternity and Parental Benefits are for those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. | *Maternity and Parental Benefits are for those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. | ||
*Sickness Benefits are for people who cannot work because of sickness or injury. | *Sickness Benefits are for people who cannot work because of sickness or injury. | ||
*Compassionate Care Benefits are for people who have to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death. | |||
To apply for EI benefits, you need to fill out an application for EI at a Service Canada Centre or online. At the website, look for “Apply for Employment Insurance Benefits” under “Online Services and Forms.” | To apply for EI benefits, you need to fill out an application for EI at a Service Canada Centre or online. At the website, look for “Apply for Employment Insurance Benefits” under “Online Services and Forms.” |