EI Program Characteristics for the period of April 6, 2025 to May 10, 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 | 7.1 | 630 | 17 | 40 | 20 |
- Violations from previous EI claims may increase the number of hours required to qualify for EI benefits. For more information on eligibility requirements.
- Unemployment rates for regions with rates under 13.1% have been adjusted by 1% with no region seeing an unemployment rate of less than 7.1% as a result of a temporary measure to support workers in response to major changes in economic conditions. More information regarding the temporary measures can be found at Temporary Employment Insurance measures to respond to major changes in economic conditions - Canada.ca