Employment Insurance Economic Region of Ottawa

Unemployment Rate & Benefit Information (for the period of October 11, 2026 to November 7, 2026)

Unemployment RateFootnote 1: 
7.4
Number of Insured Hours Required to Qualify for Regular Benefits: 
630
Minimum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular Benefits: 
17
Maximum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular Benefits: 
40
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