Service Canada
Site: Ottawa - No Physical Address
Service: Employment Insurance
Contact Information
Office Phone | 1-800-206-7218, English, toll free ; 1-800-808-6352, French, toll free |
TTY Phone | 1-800-529-3742, Toll free |
Website | www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Temporary financial assistance and support in finding new employment
Basic benefit rate is 55% of average insured earnings up to a maximum amount. In 2022, the maximum amount is $638 per week.
Special Benefits:
Maternity or parental benefits
For individuals without access to the Internet, or facing other barriers, a Service Canada Outreach Support Centre is available by phone at 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4 pm |
Hours | Telephone information service Mon-Sun 24 hours call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent |
Areas Served | Canada |
Eligibility |
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Application | Apply online at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-apply-online.html * it takes approximately 60 minutes to complete the application A checklist of information needed to apply and of when to apply is available on the website A benefits finder is also available on the website |
Languages | English; French |
Site Information
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | Ottawa, ON Canada |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training ; Income Programs |
HCSD Sub Heading | Career Counselling ; Employment Insurance (EI) ; Social Assistance |
Service Categories | Career Change Counselling ; Employment Insurance ; Employment Insurance ~ COVID-19 ; Job Information ; Vocational Assessment |