EI Program Characteristics for the period of March 9, 2025 to April 5, 2025
| Province / Territory | Economic Region Code | Economic Region Name Footnote 1 | Unemployment Rate Footnote 2Footnote 3Footnote 4 | Number of Insured Hours Required to Qualify for Regular Benefits | Minimum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular Benefits | Maximum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular Benefits | Number of Best Weeks Required for Benefit Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 22 | Ottawa | 5.8 | 700 | 14 | 36 | 22 |
- Violations from previous EI claims may increase the number of hours required to qualify for EI benefits. For more information on eligibility requirements.