Types of financial help

• you worked between 420 and 700 insurable hours (*1) during the qualifying period (*2)
• you lost your job but not your fault
• you went without work or income for at least 7 days in a row
• you’re ready, willing, and able to work
• you’re actively looking for work

• 55% of your normal salary, up to $729 a week
• lasts up to 45 weeks depending on the hours you worked and the rate of unemployment in your region (*3)
• apply online

2. This is usually the 52 weeks before your claim.

3. Claims that start between June 15, 2025, and April 11, 2026, may get up to 65 weeks of EI regular benefits. Read when this applies: stepstojustice.ca/apply-ei

• you worked at least 600 insurable hours during the qualifying period
• your weekly earnings went down by more than 40%
• you’re not able to work because you’re sick, injured, or in quarantine  (*4) but you could work if you were not sick

• 55% of your normal salary, up to $729 a week
• can last for up to 26 weeks
• apply online

• you need money to pay for your basic expenses  (*5)
• you live in Ontario
• you cannot work or cannot find work, but willing to look for a job or do an employment program suggested by your OW worker (*6)

• get up to $733 a month for a single person, with more available for families
• apply in person, by telephone or  online

6. Other adult members of your family who live with you may also have to take part in an employment program.

• you need money to pay for your basic expenses (*7)
• you must have a disability or fit within a specific class of people  (*8)
• live in Ontario
• you’re 18 years of age or older

• get up to $1,408 a month as a single person, with more available for families
• apply in person, by telephone or online

8. Most people must have medical proof that their disability affects their ability to work or care for themselves. Some may not, for example, people 65 and older who cannot get Old Age Security.