How do I make a claim?

Most people who were collecting CERB will automatically transition to EI, which will
provide a taxable benefit of at least $500 a week, or $300 a week for extended parental
benefits. EI claimants are eligible for at least 26 weeks.

Canadians who need to apply for EI include:

 People with 900-series social insurance numbers, such as temporary foreign

workers and international students.
 Self-employed workers who received benefits through Service Canada.
 Canadians who received CERB through the Canada Revenue Agency but could
have 120 insurable hours and could meet other eligibility criteria. CRA officials
have started to proactively reach out to roughly 400,000 people in this category.

How do I make a claim?

Most people who were collecting CERB will automatically transition to EI, which will provide a taxable
benefit of at least $500 a week, or $300 a week for extended parental benefits. EI claimants are eligible
for at least 26 weeks.

Canadians who need to apply for EI include:

People with 900-series social insurance numbers, such as temporary foreign workers and international
students.

Self-employed workers who received benefits through Service Canada.

Canadians who received CERB through the Canada Revenue Agency but could have 120 insurable hours
and could meet other eligibility criteria. CRA officials have started to proactively reach out to roughly
400,000 people in this category.