EI Program Characteristics for the period of August 9, 2026 to September 5, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 10 | Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine | 8 | 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.