Federal Government Temporarily Waives One-Week Waiting Period for EI Claims

NATIONAL NEWS – FEBRUARY 16, 2021: No waiting period now for EI benefits

The Federal Government is temporarily waiving the one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance (EI) claimants who establish a new claim between January 31, 2021 and September 25, 2021.

This includes claimants of regular, fishing and special benefits.

For more information or to submit a claim, visit Employment Insurance.

Abbygail Wellman

CFBS Journalist