Offered by Service Canada
Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Maximum amount
- $729
- Up to 55% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
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In short
These employment insurance benefits provide financial support to workers unable to work for medical reasons. You can receive 55% of your earnings, up to $729 per week, for a maximum of 26 weeks.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
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Official program website
Page updated on September 30, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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