grants and benefits

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Can I Get EI if I Quit My Job? Canada’s Employment Insurance Questions and Answers

Can I get EI if I quit my job? This is a very important question and something that a lot of people do not understand. Many people think that they have a better chance to collect Employment Insurance if they quit their job instead of being fired. This is false. Why is this so and …

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Denied EI Benefits – What Are My Options? Can I appeal an EI decision?

If you ever been denied EI benefits, it is a horrible feeling. You feel crushed and hopeless as you think that there are now no other options. Now the reality is that Employment Insurance has criteria that one needs to meet to qualify for EI such as having enough insurable hours of employment and so …

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Applying For EI Benefits, 5 Things You Should Know

Applying for EI benefits is often a stressful experience.  The process is not user friendly.  First, you have to go to the government website and look for the EI application.  Once you have found it, you then have the arduous process of going through it, which can take hours.  Also, calling the 1-800 number for …

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EI Sickness Benefits Extended to 26 Weeks (Government of Canada benefits and programs)

The government has recently announced that they will be extending EI sickness benefits to 26 weeks. According to the government’s website, this will take effect as of December 18, 2022. Here are some of the details below. EI Sickness Benefits 26 Weeks – Details To get the extended sickness benefits, a person must qualify for …

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