What's new
Important notice! You can now get your 2011 Employment Insurance tax slip online. Use your My Service Canada Account to get your tax slip online by clicking on "View my tax slip". You can submit this copy with your income tax return, instead of waiting to receive your T4E in the mail. You can also stop the mailing of your future tax slips now by clicking on the "Stop/Start Mailing" option.
New Employment Insurance Program Offerings
Extension of Eligibility Period for Employment Insurance Parental Benefits for Military Families
If your parental leave has been deferred or interrupted because of an imperative military requirement, the parental eligibility period during which Employment Insurance (EI) parental benefit can be paid may be extended by one week for every week that you are unable to collect EI parental benefits.
Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self-Employed People
Beginning in January 2011, self-employed Canadians will be able to access Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits. EI special benefits are maternity, parental, sickness, and compassionate care benefits.
Extension of EI Regular Benefits for Long-Tenured Workers
EI eligible long-tenured workers may be eligible for additional benefits if they have contributed to the Employment Insurance (EI) program for a significant period of time and have previously made limited use of EI regular benefits.
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