Employment Insurance Benefits Estimator (infographic)

Different events and circumstances can lead many people to seek out Employment Insurance (EI) benefits at some point in their life.

You might want to know:

• what are EI benefits?
• am I eligible and how much money could I potentially receive?*
• where and how do I apply?

Whether you've lost your job through no fault of your own, or you need to be away from work for a major life event, the Employment Insurance Benefits Estimator gives you an idea of what benefits you may be eligible for and how much money you may receive based on your unique circumstances.

How can I get an estimate of my Employment Insurance benefits?

The Estimator is easy to use and anonymous. There is no sign-in required and you will not be asked to provide personal information. You can have an estimate in as little as 5 steps:

1. go to canada.ca/eiestimator
2. click on the button "Get estimate"
3. answer a few questions, such as salary and number of hours worked in the past year
4. click on the button "View results"
5. explore your results

*The tool provides an estimate based on the responses received and does not guarantee your eligibility or the amount you will receive. Other factors may influence results.