EI Program Characteristics for the period of March 10, 2024 to April 6, 2024
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 |
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British Columbia | 50 | Southern Interior British Columbia | 6.6 | 665 | 15 | 38 | 21 |
- Violations from previous EI claims may increase the number of hours required to qualify for EI benefits. For more information on eligibility requirements.