Official title: Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024: Annex 2: Employment Insurance benefits data tables
This is the complete list of abbreviations for the Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024.
Annex 2.1: Employment Insurance benefits – Concepts and definitions
Chapter II and Annex 2 provide information on the numbers of new claims established, the average actual duration, the average weekly benefit rate, the amount paid in benefits, employment insurance claimant categories (long-tenured workers, occasional claimants, frequent claimants), seasonal regular claimants and claim status (active, open, completed, terminated, dormant and combined). These concepts are defined below.
New claims established
New claims established refer to new Employment Insurance claims that have been received, processed and approved by Employment and Social Development Canada (via Service Canada) for which at least $1 in benefits was paid to an Employment Insurance claimant.
To avoid double counting, each claim established is counted only once. Thus, a claim that was established, for example, in November 2023 (in 2023‑24) and for which benefits paid to an Employment Insurance claimant began in December 2023 (in 2023‑24) and ended in June 2024 (in 2024‑25) is included in the 2023‑24 statistics, but is not counted in the 2024‑25 statistics.
New claims established designate a different concept from new applications submitted to Employment and Social Development Canada (and received by the organization). An application may be submitted, but not necessarily established. This is the case, for example, when the application is rejected because not all of the eligibility requirements are met.
It should be noted that the number of new claims established during a fiscal year does not necessarily correspond to the number of new Employment Insurance claimants because a claimant can have more than one Employment Insurance claim established annually.
New claims established are also referred to under other names such as: new claims established, benefits, claims and claims established. The terms "new," "benefits" and "established" are sometimes omitted so as not to complicate the text. In all cases, these terms refer to the same concept.
Average actual duration
The average actual duration of Employment Insurance claims refers, in regard to these claims, to the average number of weeks of benefits per claim during which at least one dollar in benefits was paid to an Employment Insurance claimant.
For claims associated with most benefits types, the average actual duration is calculated by dividing the sum of the number of weeks of benefits during which at least one dollar was paid per claim by the number of claims that were completed based on the variable assessed (that is, the average actual duration for Ontario is equal to the sum of the number of weeks of benefits paid in Ontario for all claims completed during a fiscal year divided by the number of claims that were completed in Ontario during the same period.
Average actual duration for claims for Employment Insurance fishing benefits and family caregiver benefits for adults and children are calculated using claims established during the reference period rather than claims completed during the reference period.
The average actual duration is a different concept than the average maximum entitlement: the latter is the maximum number of weeks during which benefits may be paid (under sections 12 and 152.14 of the Employment Insurance Act, and Section 8 of the Employment Insurance (Fishing) Regulations), while the former is the number of weeks for which benefits are actually paid.
Average weekly benefit rate
The average weekly benefit rate, or level of EI benefits, refers to the rate of weekly benefits payable on average for an Employment Insurance claim.
The average weekly benefit rate is calculated by dividing the sum of the weekly benefit rate of each claim by the number of claims that were established.
The Family Supplement is always included in the calculation of the average weekly benefit rate, unless otherwise specified.
The average weekly benefit rate is not necessarily equal to the amount of benefits actually paid on average per claim established. The amount paid may be less than the benefit rate, especially if the weekly benefits are reduced because the claimant worked while on claim (for more information, consult subsection 2.2.7 of Chapter II relating to the Working While on Claim provision).
Amount paid
The amount paid refers to the sum of benefit payments that claimants who have established an Employment Insurance claim have received. In other words, it is the value of Employment Insurance benefits that were paid to Employment Insurance claimants.
The amount paid is always reported on a cash basis, meaning that they are reported in the year in which they were paid regardless of when the claim was established. Thus, the amount paid in benefits to an Employment Insurance claimant who, for example, had a claim established in November 2023 (in 2023-24) and received payment starting in December 2023 (in 2023-24) and ending in June 2024 (in 2024-25) are included in the fiscal year statistics for 2023-24 and 2024-25. If this claimant received $200 per week for 17 weeks between December 2023 and March 2024, and $200 per week for 12 weeks between April and June 2024, an amount of $3,400 will be allocated to 2023-24 and $2,400 will be allocated to 2024-25.
Long-Tenured workers
Long-Tenured workers are Employment Insurance (EI) claimants who have paid at least 30% of the maximum annual EI premiums in 7 of the past 10 years and who, over the last five years, have collected EI regular or fishing benefits for 35 weeks or less.
Frequent claimants
Frequent claimants are EI claimants who have had three or more EI regular or fishing claims and have collected benefits for a total of more than 60 weeks in the past five years.
Occasional claimants
Occasional claimants are EI claimants who do not meet the requirements for either long-tenured workers or frequent claimants.
Seasonal claimants
EI claimants who had at least three regular or fishing claims within past five years from the reference year, with at least two of these claims having started during the same period of the year as the current claim, are referred to as seasonal claimants.
A claim is considered to have been established at the same time of year if it was established between eight weeks before and eight weeks after the week in which the reference year claim was established.
Active claims
Active claims are claims for which benefits are still being paid during the reference period.
Open claims
Open claims are those for which the claimants are still receiving or still can receive EI benefits.
Completed claims
Completed claims refer to claims that are terminated and those that are dormant.
Terminated claims
Terminated claims are those that have ended and for which claimants are no longer eligible to receive Employment Insurance benefits. The main reasons associated with the termination of claims is either that all weeks of benefits the claimant was entitled to be paid or that the claim reached the last week of the benefit period, that is the last week for which Employment Insurance benefits could be paid.
Dormant claims
Dormant claims are those that, as of August of the reference year following the reporting fiscal year, are open but are not active.
Combined or mixed claims
A combined or mixed claim refers to an Employment Insurance claim for which the claimant receives more than one type of benefit during the claimant's benefit period. The 9 types of benefits available under the Employment Insurance program as stipulated in Chapter II and Annex 2 are: regular benefits, fishing benefits, maternity benefits, parental benefits, sickness benefits, compassionate care benefits, family caregiver benefits for adults, family caregiver benefits for children and Work-Sharing benefits. Regular and fishing benefits can never be combined in the same claim.
A claim for which a claimant receives both regular benefits and maternity benefits during its benefit period is treated as 2 separate claims in cases where information on regular benefits or maternity benefits is reported separately (as in the case of Annexes 2.5 and 2.14, which report data on the 2 types of benefits separately; in this example, each of the 2 annexes would add one claim to its totals). Conversely, if aggregated information is presented, the claim is considered a single claim (as in the case of Annex 2.3, which presents data on all Employment Insurance benefits).
Annex 2.2: Employment Insurance maximum number of benefit weeks entitlement – 2023-24
Annex 2.2.1 – Employment Insurance maximum number of benefit weeks entitlement – 2023-24
Number of hours of insurable employment in qualifying period
Regional rate of unemployment of 6% and under
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 6% but not more than 7%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 7% but not more than 8%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 8% but not more than 9%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 9% but not more than 10%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 10% but not more than 11%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 11% but not more than 12%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 12% but not more than 13%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 13% but not more than 14%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 14% but not more than 15%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 15% but not more than 16%
Regional rate of unemployment of more than 16%
420-454
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26
28
30
32
455-489
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
26
28
30
32
490-524
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
25
27
29
31
33
525-559
0
0
0
0
0
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
560-594
0
0
0
0
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
595-629
0
0
0
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
630-664
0
0
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
665-699
0
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
700-734
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
735-769
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
770-804
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
805-839
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
840-874
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
875-909
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
910-944
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
945-979
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
980-1,014
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
1,015-1,049
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
1,050-1,084
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
1,085-1,119
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
1,120-1,154
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
1,155-1,189
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
1,190-1,224
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
1,225-1,259
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
1,260-1,294
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
1,295-1,329
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
1,330-1,364
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
1,365-1,399
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
1,400-1,434
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
45
1,435-1,469
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
45
1,470-1,504
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
45
45
1,505-1,539
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
45
45
1,540-1,574
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
45
45
45
1,575-1,609
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
45
45
45
1,610-1,644
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
45
45
45
45
1,645-1,679
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
45
45
45
45
1,680-1,714
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
45
45
45
45
45
1,715-1,749
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
45
45
45
45
45
1,750-1,784
34
36
38
40
42
44
45
45
45
45
45
45
1,785-1,819
35
37
39
41
43
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
1,820+
36
38
40
42
44
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
Source: Employment Insurance Act, Schedule I.
Annex 2.3: Employment Insurance benefits
Annex 2.3.1 – Employment Insurance benefits: New claims established1
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑212,3
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
81,790
100,110
85,720
82,880
79,013
Prince Edward Island
21,770
25,190
24,040
22,730
22,757
Nova Scotia
82,540
103,060
91,660
78,430
77,989
New Brunswick
89,380
110,670
97,090
83,600
81,299
Quebec
475,220
749,310
538,340
476,480
498,005
Ontario
585,670
1,067,890
680,230
610,670
663,134
Manitoba
64,780
102,110
71,470
67,350
70,247
Saskatchewan
57,280
77,500
57,850
53,270
54,582
Alberta
200,450
364,420
210,600
196,200
215,429
British Columbia
210,060
340,390
237,110
223,610
234,916
Yukon
2,300
3,210
2,620
2,280
2,398
Northwest Territories
2,030
2,860
2,290
1,860
2,418
Nunavut
1,210
1,970
1,580
1,360
1,373
Men
1,018,710
1,605,540
1,104,940
1,006,590
1,087,830
Women
855,770
1,443,150
995,660
894,130
915,730
24 years old and under
171,760
440,960
238,000
174,870
182,520
25 to 44 years old
914,700
1,382,320
1,033,500
956,370
1,027,472
45 to 54 years old
352,040
524,550
358,210
327,820
339,581
55 years old and over
435,980
700,860
470,890
441,660
453,987
Canada
1,874,840
3,048,690
2,100,600
1,900,720
2,003,560
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 2019-20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020-21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 Claims for regular or sickness benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020-21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019-20 to 2022-23 and 100% of data for 2023-24.
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 Excludes extended parental benefits which are paid at a lower benefit rate. 2019-20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2022-23, family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years. Results for 2020-21 and 2021-22 are not reported because EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to Employment Insurance claimants.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019-20 to 2022-23 and 100% of data for 2023-24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 2019-20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020-21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to Employment Insurance claimants.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019-20 to 2022-23 and 100% of data for 2023-24.
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 2019-20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020-21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 Claims for regular or sickness benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020-21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019-20 to 2022-23 and 100% of data for 2023-24.
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 Excludes extended parental benefits which are paid at a lower benefit rate. 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2022‑23 family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years. Results for 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 are not reported because EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to Employment Insurance claimants.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.5 – Regular benefits
Annex 2.5.1 – Regular benefits: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211,2
Total of 2021‑222
Total of 2022‑232
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
62,980
81,400
63,620
59,630
57,643
Prince Edward Island
14,860
18,820
16,470
14,340
14,985
Nova Scotia
62,100
81,630
66,670
55,050
53,649
New Brunswick
68,720
91,520
72,500
63,210
61,104
Quebec
400,460
653,980
431,360
376,680
395,053
Ontario
393,950
848,920
436,290
377,100
423,113
Manitoba
42,900
76,120
46,700
43,200
44,835
Saskatchewan
40,800
60,370
39,390
35,360
36,188
Alberta
140,540
296,840
138,620
125,980
140,200
British Columbia
135,800
257,310
141,910
134,280
143,956
Yukon
1,680
2,440
1,670
1,450
1,553
Northwest Territories
1,520
2,200
1,600
1,190
1,720
Nunavut
770
1,310
950
770
814
Men
830,770
1,371,140
846,940
759,990
829,115
Women
536,310
1,101,720
610,810
528,250
545,698
24 years old and under
122,860
381,160
174,040
117,230
127,012
25 to 44 years old
603,290
1,042,340
638,470
581,850
640,386
45 to 54 years old
286,640
445,220
275,570
249,830
260,187
55 years old and over
354,290
604,140
369,670
339,330
347,228
Long-tenured workers
340,900
671,790
341,630
278,840
312,990
Occasional claimants
738,600
1,511,990
839,210
729,900
783,196
Frequent claimants
287,580
289,080
276,910
279,500
278,627
Canada
1,367,080
2,472,860
1,457,750
1,288,240
1,374,813
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Claims for EI regular benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.5.2 – Regular benefits: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
Claims established before March 15, 2020 and completed in 2020‑21
Claims established on or after September 27, 2020 and completed in 2020‑211
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2021‑221
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2021‑22
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2022‑231,R
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
27.1
30.0
7.6
33.7
9.7
37.8
26.4R
26.1
-1.3
Prince Edward Island
22.2
24.6
8.9
28.2
11.4
27.9
22.2R
21.3
-3.8
Nova Scotia
22.1
24.8
9.5
31.2
11.2
37.2
21.3R
21.1
-1.0
New Brunswick
21.3
24.0
8.8
29.8
9.9
28.7
21.9R
21.6
-1.2
Quebec
15.8
18.1
7.4R
26.7
8.9
30.3
14.6R
14.4
-1.3
Ontario
17.0
20.2
9.0
31.1
8.5
33.5R
15.7R
15.8
+0.9
Manitoba
18.8
21.6
9.4
30.4
11.1
32.8R
17.2R
17.4
+1.3
Saskatchewan
20.5
23.6
10.3
31.6
11.2
36.5
19.0R
19.0
+0.2
Alberta
19.6
23.5
9.4R
31.7
10.3
34.7
17.4R
16.9
-2.8
British Columbia
17.2
20.4
9.4
31.8
10.4
30.9
15.4R
16.3
+5.5
Yukon
19.6
20.6
9.3
32.8
15.5
40.0
17.9R
17.9
+0.3
Northwest Territories
22.9
26.7
11.6
36.8
13.2
40.6
17.2R
15.4
-10.5
Nunavut
28.0
33.6
8.1
36.9
6.2
41.4
23.2R
26.6
+14.9
Men
18.6
21.2
8.7
29.7
9.3
34.5
17.1R
17.1
-0.2
Women
17.5
20.9
8.6
30.7
9.2
31.1
16.3R
16.1
-1.1
24 years old and under
16.3
18.9
8.1
26.7
8.3
29.7
14.7R
15.0
+2.4
25 to 44 years old
17.3
20.3R
8.7
28.9
8.6
31.7
15.7R
15.9
+0.8
45 to 54 years old
18.5
21.4
8.8
30.4
9.3
32.1R
17.0R
16.7
-1.8
55 years old and over
20.1
22.8
8.8
34.1
11.4
36.3R
19.2R
18.9
-1.7
Long-tenured workers
16.8
19.7
8.1
29.0
6.8
30.0R
14.6R
14.1
-3.5
Occasional claimants
17.6
20.6
8.8
30.9
9.2
33.5
15.9R
16.3
+2.7
Frequent claimants
20.9
23.7
11.2
29.0
13.9
36.5
20.9R
20.6
-1.7
Canada
18.2
21.1
8.6
30.2
9.3
32.7
16.8R
16.7
-0.6
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 EI temporary measures affecting the maximum number of entitlement weeks were in effect during this period.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.5.3 – Regular benefits: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
468
536
535
496
493
510
537
+5.4
Prince Edward Island
446
528
530
488
488
499
524
+4.9
Nova Scotia
447
530
530
492
473
491
519
+5.9
New Brunswick
459
531
528
496
494
517R
540
+4.6
Quebec
478
534
546
490
511
544
567
+4.3
Ontario
489
532
552
497
509
538
563
+4.6
Manitoba
462
529
535
495
495
500
525
+4.9
Saskatchewan
490
540
542
520
532
525
550
+4.7
Alberta
512
542
554
533
549
551
577
+4.8
British Columbia
488
535
552
506
523
543
576
+6.1
Yukon
528
549
565
558
530
597
615
+3.0
Northwest Territories
527
557
568
555
575
583
598
+2.6
Nunavut
550
550
557
543
567
579
603
+4.3
Men
507
544
555
524
540
564
588
+4.2
Women
444
522
541
459
453
494
522
+5.6
24 years old and under
445
514
519
454
443
484R
515
+6.6
25 to 44 years old
495
539
553
512
527
552
577
+4.6
45 to 54 years old
490
541
555
514
530
546
570
+4.4
55 years old and over
468
534
548
493
498
517
542
+4.9
Long-tenured workers
515
547
566
543
564
583
601
+3.1
Occasional claimants
464
526
538
475
483
512
543
+6.0
Frequent claimants
491
547
550
516
530
547
567
+3.7
Canada
483
534
547
500
511
535
561
+4.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits. Includes benefits paid for training purposes under section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.6: Regular benefits (by industry)
Annex 2.6.1 – Regular benefits (by industry): New claims established
Industry
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211,2
Total of 2021‑222
Total of 2022‑232
2023‑24
Goods-producing industries
523,350
667,470
500,780
474,160
513,992
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
51,240
59,370
55,550
51,410
48,672
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
24,130
33,730
21,730
20,260
23,064
Utilities
4,870
3,980
4,250
3,690
3,467
Construction
289,330
350,210
285,790
279,670
306,784
Manufacturing
153,780
220,180
133,460
119,130
132,005
Services-producing industries
801,070
1,671,510
912,730
774,430
831,039
Wholesale and retail trade
117,770
369,350
127,280
97,250
108,873
Transportation and warehousing
64,460
114,250
69,100
63,330
67,084
Finance and insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
31,280
62,070
31,000
26,920
32,958
Professional, scientific and technical services
55,220
87,120
58,260
65,120
74,932
Business, building and other support services3
85,720
170,190
95,540
84,470
97,566
Educational services
170,300
120,670
191,150
193,530
185,799
Health care and social assistance
50,050
105,120
62,290
49,980
49,827
Information, culture and recreation4
39,900
110,510
50,820
37,330
49,278
Accommodation and food services
72,130
317,070
105,100
55,430
62,020
Other services (excluding public administration)
45,450
116,740
45,530
36,800
37,219
Public administration
68,790
98,420
76,660
64,270
65,483
Unclassified industries5
42,660
133,880
44,240
39,650
29,782
Canada
1,367,080
2,472,860
1,457,750
1,288,240
1,374,813
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Claims for EI regular benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
5 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.6.2 – Regular benefits (by industry): Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Industry
2019‑20
Claims established before March 15, 2020 and completed in 2020‑21
Claims established on or after September 27, 2020 and completed in 2020‑211
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2021‑221
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2021‑22
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2022‑231,R
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Goods-producing industries
18.1
20.4
8.1
26.6
9.1
31.9R
16.7R
16.5
-1.4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
20.8
23.5
10.6
30.1
13.8
34.3
21.1R
20.4
-3.1
Mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction
20.6
23.9
9.6
29.6
9.9
34.0
18.3R
18.3
0.0
Utilities
15.5
21.1
6.7
23.2
5.6
29.9
13.9R
14.4
+3.3
Construction
17.4
19.8
7.7
24.8
8.8
32.7
15.7R
15.5
-1.2
Manufacturing
18.0
19.9
7.9
27.9
7.7
30.2R
17.1R
17.0
-0.3
Services-producing industries
18.2
21.5
8.9
31.4
9.4
32.7
16.8R
16.8
-0.1
Wholesale and retail trade
21.5
23.0
7.5
32.6
10.1
37.5
19.1
19.3
+1.5
Transportation and warehousing
18.3
21.5
9.1
31.0
9.9
34.8
17.4R
17.0
-2.0
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
21.4
24.6
9.7
35.1
9.9
39.9
19.1
19.6
+2.5
Professional, scientific and technical services
19.4
23.4
9.8
30.5
10.1
36.1
17.5R
19.2
+10.0
Business, building and other support services2
20.0
22.1
9.6
33.6
10.8
38.0
17.9R
18.4
+2.6
Educational services
11.1R
14.8
8.7
19.1
7.6
20.5
11.3
10.6
-6.7
Health care and social assistance
19.5
21.4
7.9
32.2
9.4
33.6
17.9R
17.8
-0.1
Information, culture and recreation3
19.5
22.1
10.3
32.7
9.2
35.0
17.2R
18.0
+4.1
Accommodation and food services
21.4
23.0
10.0
35.8
7.5
38.5
18.1R
19.0
+4.8
Other services (excluding public administration)
20.2
22.2
8.4
32.6
9.7
36.0
18.2R
18.7
+2.5
Public administration
19.8R
23.3
9.5
29.7
11.5
37.4
19.3R
19.2
-0.8
Unclassified industries4
20.1
23.2
9.1
34.5
9.7
40.1
19.2R
19.7
+2.8
Canada
18.2
21.1
8.6
30.2
9.3
32.7
16.8R
16.7
-0.6
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 EI temporary measures affecting the maximum number of entitlement weeks were in effect during this period.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
492
537
556
490
507
540
574
+6.4
Professional, scientific and technical services
515
549
563
534
553
577
606
+5.1
Business, building and other support services3
463
531
537
473
489
513
539
+5.1
Educational services
488
533
552
499
515
529
549
+3.8
Health care and social assistance
440
524
539
458
460
487
517
+6.1
Information, culture and recreation4
439
525
540
425
457
500
547
+9.5
Accommodation and food services
390
513
518
423
395
428
461
+7.7
Other services (excluding public administration)
450
525
536
481
456
490
521
+6.2
Public administration
479
537
545
518
506
533
560
+5.2
Unclassified industries5
457
527
538
487
482
518
537
+3.8
Canada
483
534
547
500
511
535
561
+4.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
5 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Finance and insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
323.6
704.4
810.2
320.6
360.8
Professional, scientific and technical services
516.5
996.0
1,140.4
647.2
901.3
Business, building and other support services2
768.0
1,845.5
2,275.7
872.9
964.8
Educational services
823.5
793.5
1,823.9
1,059.3
963.3
Health care and social assistance
359.2
978.2
1,383.4
530.4
438.2
Information, culture and recreation3
317.1
1,156.8
1,116.3
343.9
472.5
Accommodation and food services
489.4
3,383.5
3,300.9
526.7
531.9
Other services (excluding public administration)
376.7
1,126.7
1,315.9
385.5
366.9
Public administration
643.4
969.2
1,386.8
748.8
683.2
Unclassified industries4
321.8
1,362.9
742.0
370.7
291.4
Canada
11,064.4
24,930.1
28,622.1
12,310.0
12,812.1
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits. Includes benefits paid for training purposes under section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.7: Regular benefits (by regional unemployment rate and hours of insurable employment from previous employment)
Annex 2.7.1 – Regular benefits (by regional unemployment rate1 and hours of insurable employment from previous employment): New claims established2
Category
2019‑20
2022‑23
2023‑24
Regional unemployment rate: 6.0% and under
685,050
835,500
846,289
Regional unemployment rate: 6.1% to 7.0%
284,170
227,280
288,333
Regional unemployment rate: 7.1% to 8.0%
134,670
43,960
44,994
Regional unemployment rate: 8.1% to 9.0%
34,970
13,810
38,974
Regional unemployment rate: 9.1% to 10.0%
9,600
18,280
39,313
Regional unemployment rate: 10.1% to 11.0%
28,700
43,630
34,502
Regional unemployment rate: 11.1% to 12.0%
34,790
25,350
16,581
Regional unemployment rate: 12.1% to 13.0%
23,840
6,850
13,085
Regional unemployment rate: 13.1% to 14.0%
47,370
3,630
31,405
Regional unemployment rate: 14.1% to 15.0%
9,010
50,970
10,328
Regional unemployment rate: 15.1% to 16.0%
14,470
4,260
2,510
Regional unemployment rate: 16.1% or greater
60,440
14,720
8,499
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 420 to 559
17,250
47,400
8,986
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 560 to 699
35,380
54,600
27,081
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 700 to 839
102,240
104,470
113,886
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 840 to 979
111,140
104,920
111,762
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 980 to 1,119
118,120
107,400
117,351
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,120 to 1,259
125,460
114,030
126,027
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,260 to 1,399
119,750
110,560
118,079
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,400 to 1,539
134,370
130,010
136,667
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,540 to 1,679
113,360
105,530
116,687
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,680 to 1,819
118,180
106,350
120,187
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,820 or more
371,830
302,970
378,100
Canada
1,367,080
1,288,240
1,374,813
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Unemployment rates used for the Employment Insurance program are a 3-month moving average of seasonally adjusted monthly rates of unemployment produced by Statistics Canada, as per section 17 of the Employment Insurance Regulations.
2 Results for 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 are not presented because EI temporary measures affecting the EI unemployment rate and hours of insurable employment were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 and 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.7.2 – Regular benefits (by regional unemployment rate1 and hours of insurable employment from previous employment): Average actual duration2 (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Regional unemployment rate: 6.0% and under
15.1
13.3R
15.4
+15.5
Regional unemployment rate: 6.1% to 7.0%
17.8
15.7R
15.8
+0.1
Regional unemployment rate: 7.1% to 8.0%
18.4
18.2R
18.1
-0.1
Regional unemployment rate: 8.1% to 9.0%
19.9
21.5R
15.6
-27.1
Regional unemployment rate: 9.1% to 10.0%
20.7
21.9R
20.9
-4.5
Regional unemployment rate: 10.1% to 11.0%
22.6
18.2R
24.1
+32.3
Regional unemployment rate: 11.1% to 12.0%
23.0
21.4R
25.5
+18.8
Regional unemployment rate: 12.1% to 13.0%
20.0
26.8
25.1
-6.5
Regional unemployment rate: 13.1% to 14.0%
21.2
25.5R
19.8
-22.4
Regional unemployment rate: 14.1% to 15.0%
25.9
21.1R
28.3
+34.2
Regional unemployment rate: 15.1% to 16.0%
26.9
29.0R
27.9
-3.8
Regional unemployment rate: 16.1% or greater
27.9
28.5R
26.5
-6.9
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 420 to 559
26.6
16.5R
22.4
+35.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 560 to 699
22.0
16.7
20.9
+25.0
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 700 to 839
16.8
16.8R
15.6
-6.9
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 840 to 979
17.9
17.5R
16.7
-4.9
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 980 to 1,119
18.2
18.0R
17.0
-5.4
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,120 to 1,259
17.6
17.8R
16.9
-5.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,260 to 1,399
17.3
17.2R
16.3
-5.2
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,400 to 1,539
15.7
15.4R
14.7
-4.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,540 to 1,679
17.1
15.8R
15.7
-0.7
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,680 to 1,819
18.3
15.7R
16.2
+3.4
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,820 or more
19.6
16.9R
17.7
+4.6
Canada
18.2
16.8R
16.7
-0.6
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Unemployment rates used for the Employment Insurance program are a 3-month moving average of seasonally adjusted monthly rates of unemployment produced by Statistics Canada, as per section 17 of the Employment Insurance Regulations.
2 Results for 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 are not presented because EI temporary measures affecting the EI unemployment rate and hours of insurable employment were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.7.3 – Regular benefits (by regional unemployment rate1 and hours of insurable employment from previous employment): Average weekly benefit rate2,3 ($)
Category
2019‑20
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Regional unemployment rate: 6.0% and under
482
540
563
+4.2
Regional unemployment rate: 6.1% to 7.0%
483
530
565
+6.6
Regional unemployment rate: 7.1% to 8.0%
501
521
564
+8.2
Regional unemployment rate: 8.1% to 9.0%
470
558
570
+2.1
Regional unemployment rate: 9.1% to 10.0%
486
526
548
+4.2
Regional unemployment rate: 10.1% to 11.0%
500
533
552
+3.5
Regional unemployment rate: 11.1% to 12.0%
478
525
533
+1.5
Regional unemployment rate: 12.1% to 13.0%
468
497
531
+6.8
Regional unemployment rate: 13.1% to 14.0%
468
480
552
+14.9
Regional unemployment rate: 14.1% to 15.0%
480
517
536
+3.7
Regional unemployment rate: 15.1% to 16.0%
462
497
535
+7.7
Regional unemployment rate: 16.1% or greater
466
494
507
+2.8
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 420 to 559
357
328
391
+19.5
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 560 to 699
396
394
442
+12.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 700 to 839
396
439
454
+3.4
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 840 to 979
425
482
493
+2.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 980 to 1,119
448
504
518
+2.7
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,120 to 1,259
465
525
538
+2.5
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,260 to 1,399
487
549
561
+2.2
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,400 to 1,539
504
570
582
+2.0
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,540 to 1,679
504
579
590
+1.8
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,680 to 1,819
512
589
599
+1.8
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,820 or more
529
606
620
+2.4
Canada
483
535
561
+4.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Unemployment rates used for the Employment Insurance program are a 3-month moving average of seasonally adjusted monthly rates of unemployment produced by Statistics Canada, as per section 17 of the Employment Insurance Regulations.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
3 Results for 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 are not presented because EI temporary measures affecting the EI unemployment rate and hours of insurable employment were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 and 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.7.4 – Regular benefits (by regional unemployment rate1 and hours of insurable employment from previous employment): Amount paid2,3 ($ million)
Category
2019‑20
2022‑23
2023‑24
Regional unemployment rate: 6.0% and under
4,285.2
5,513.6
7,670.4
Regional unemployment rate: 6.1% to 7.0%
2,707.0
2,267.1
2,371.8
Regional unemployment rate: 7.1% to 8.0%
1,181.7
1,240.1
322.2
Regional unemployment rate: 8.1% to 9.0%
270.0
644.1
351.9
Regional unemployment rate: 9.1% to 10.0%
129.8
364.0
377.1
Regional unemployment rate: 10.1% to 11.0%
307.8
341.1
557.4
Regional unemployment rate: 11.1% to 12.0%
412.7
277.8
230.6
Regional unemployment rate: 12.1% to 13.0%
202.5
229.2
126.8
Regional unemployment rate: 13.1% to 14.0%
394.0
343.6
195.7
Regional unemployment rate: 14.1% to 15.0%
111.3
449.1
422.4
Regional unemployment rate: 15.1% to 16.0%
262.3
46.3
66.2
Regional unemployment rate: 16.1% or greater
800.1
594.0
119.5
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 420 to 559
169.0
447.7
102.9
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 560 to 699
328.5
528.2
267.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 700 to 839
686.6
837.5
810.2
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 840 to 979
841.4
932.6
908.8
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 980 to 1,119
929.9
990.7
1,015.9
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,120 to 1,259
960.9
1,049.9
1,094.2
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,260 to 1,399
923.1
1,005.6
1,043.3
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,400 to 1,539
973.1
1,101.8
1,143.1
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,540 to 1,679
877.8
938.5
1,066.8
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,680 to 1,819
971.6
982.0
1,161.5
Hours of insurable employment from previous employment: 1,820 or more
3,402.6
3,495.7
4,198.1
Canada
11,064.4
12,310.0
12,812.1
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Totals include amounts paid for claims where data on hours of insurable employment are missing. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Unemployment rates used for the Employment Insurance program are a 3-month moving average of seasonally adjusted monthly rates of unemployment produced by Statistics Canada, as per section 17 of the Employment Insurance Regulations.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits. Includes benefits paid for training purposes under section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act.
3 Results for 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 are not presented because EI temporary measures affecting the EI unemployment rate and hours of insurable employment were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 and 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.8.1 – Regular benefits (by Employment Insurance economic region): New claims established
EI economic region
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211,2
Total of
2021‑222
Total of 2022‑232
2023‑24
St. John's
11,070
20,320
11,900
10,470
10,146
Newfoundland-Labrador
51,910
61,080
51,720
49,160
47,497
Charlottetown
3,410
6,670
4,870
3,230
3,594
Prince Edward Island (excluding Charlottetown)
11,450
12,150
11,600
11,110
11,391
Eastern Nova Scotia
22,610
24,760
23,290
21,040
19,719
Western Nova Scotia
26,000
32,160
26,640
22,410
22,233
Halifax
13,490
24,710
16,740
11,600
11,697
Fredericton-Moncton-Saint-John
19,540
33,220
22,890
18,480
18,304
Madawaska-Charlotte
11,060
14,090
10,750
9,340
8,636
Restigouche-Albert
38,120
44,210
38,860
35,390
34,164
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la Madeleine
23,740
23,980
22,640
21,720
20,352
Québec
31,440
58,860
36,270
29,440
30,670
Trois-Rivières
8,560
13,820
8,650
7,110
7,454
South Central Quebec
8,560
13,190
9,140
8,940
9,507
Sherbrooke
8,290
14,730
9,400
8,230
8,836
Montérégie
27,820
47,530
30,160
28,470
29,774
Montreal
145,090
285,330
162,640
136,750
151,285
Central Quebec
71,350
94,470
74,840
68,230
70,344
North Western Quebec
17,150
21,950
17,330
15,710
15,672
Lower Saint Lawrence and North Shore
39,520
47,950
39,170
33,560
32,506
Hull
9,710
18,950
11,880
9,720
10,189
Chicoutimi-Jonquière
9,230
13,220
9,240
8,800
8,464
Ottawa
19,290
50,390
25,020
21,730
24,079
Eastern Ontario
16,420
24,930
18,470
15,690
16,558
Kingston
4,280
8,690
4,880
4,440
4,507
Central Ontario
43,440
78,060
45,750
38,320
42,144
Oshawa
12,460
24,710
13,460
11,100
13,080
Toronto
139,560
368,300
157,100
138,950
166,014
Hamilton
19,990
45,520
23,190
20,050
21,208
St. Catharines
15,560
37,690
19,880
13,840
15,721
London
14,680
32,370
16,840
15,180
16,039
Niagara
12,850
18,040
11,260
10,150
10,614
Windsor
16,550
29,740
19,110
14,560
12,258
Kitchener
14,710
30,750
16,600
13,920
16,943
Huron
13,380
19,730
12,480
12,410
13,883
South Central Ontario
14,840
27,280
15,990
15,510
17,619
Sudbury
5,710
11,060
7,430
5,120
5,576
Thunder Bay
4,240
8,270
4,360
3,990
4,121
Northern Ontario
25,990
33,390
24,470
22,140
22,749
Winnipeg
23,040
50,200
26,560
24,460
24,763
Southern Manitoba
11,390
16,420
11,550
10,860
12,102
Northern Manitoba
8,470
9,500
8,590
7,880
7,970
Regina
6,570
12,710
6,610
6,220
6,035
Saskatoon
10,760
16,530
9,990
8,310
8,936
Southern Saskatchewan
10,210
14,030
10,120
8,590
9,082
Northern Saskatchewan
13,260
17,100
12,670
12,240
12,135
Calgary
42,350
101,330
42,990
39,570
43,826
Edmonton
51,080
103,540
50,890
45,220
51,057
Northern Alberta
12,590
20,300
11,090
10,570
11,926
Southern Alberta
34,520
71,670
33,650
30,620
33,391
Southern Interior British Columbia
31,230
48,000
31,440
29,190
30,375
Abbotsford
6,290
9,950
6,900
6,300
6,349
Vancouver
51,220
125,580
58,310
57,460
63,899
Victoria
7,390
15,900
7,980
7,120
7,565
Southern Coastal British Columbia
21,490
34,170
21,050
18,410
20,041
Northern British Columbia
18,180
23,710
16,230
15,800
15,727
Whitehorse
930
1,470
970
800
944
Yukon (excluding Whitehorse)
750
970
700
650
609
Yellowknife
470
720
510
400
683
Northwest Territories (excluding Yellowknife)
1,050
1,480
1,090
790
1,037
Iqaluit
140
170
170
70
93
Nunavut (excluding Iqaluit)
630
1,140
780
700
721
Canada
1,367,080
2,472,860
1,457,750
1,288,240
1,374,813
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Claims for EI regular benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.8.2 – Regular benefits (by Employment Insurance economic region): Average actual duration (number of weeks)
EI economic region
2019‑20
Claims established before March 15, 2020 and completed in 2020‑21
Claims established on or after September 27, 2020 and completed in 2020‑211
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2021‑221
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2021‑22
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2022‑231,R
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
St. John's
20.4
21.7
7.4
31.2
11.1
34.7
17.2R
17.5
+1.4
Newfoundland-Labrador
28.5
31.4
7.9R
34.6
7.8
38.6
28.6R
27.9
-2.5
Charlottetown
18.3
21.0
8.0
26.8
12.0
26.8
17.3R
17.2
-0.8
Prince Edward Island (excluding Charlottetown)
23.4R
25.5
9.8
28.9
10.7
29.0
23.7
22.6
-4.5
Eastern Nova Scotia
26.7
28.5
9.9
32.5
11.1
37.5
25.7R
24.8
-3.7
Western Nova Scotia
19.6
22.9
9.2
30.8
12.2
37.5
20.0R
19.7
-1.6
Halifax
18.6
20.9
9.6
30.3
10.0
36.3
16.3R
17.0
+4.5
Fredericton-Moncton-Saint-John
17.9
20.7
8.5
29.7
9.5
27.7
17.0R
17.2
+1.0
Madawaska-Charlotte
20.0
21.8
8.9
28.4
13.5
25.5
19.6R
19.5
-0.5
Restigouche-Albert
23.4
26.1
9.4
30.3
7.2
30.3
25.1R
24.3
-3.2
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la Madeleine
24.5
27.0
8.0
30.0
10.6
34.8
24.3R
22.9
-5.9
Québec
13.5
16.4
7.6
23.4
7.9
27.7
12.3R
12.3
+0.1
Trois-Rivières
14.7
17.1
7.1
26.7
8.9
28.6
13.8
13.8
-0.3
South Central Quebec
12.5
13.9
6.4
21.1
8.2
25.5
11.3R
11.6
+3.1
Sherbrooke
13.1
15.9
6.6
22.6
7.7
29.4
12.3R
12.6
+2.4
Montérégie
14.0
16.2
6.8
24.9
9.0
27.0R
13.1R
13.3
+1.2
Montreal
15.6
18.2
7.7
28.7
8.5
30.6R
14.2R
14.2
0.0
Central Quebec
15.1
17.0
7.3
25.1
9.5
29.8
14.1R
14.1
-0.2
North Western Quebec
16.6
18.3
7.0
27.0
10.2
31.9
16.5R
15.5
-6.5
Lower Saint Lawrence and North Shore
16.6
18.4
7.2
24.9
10.6
31.7
15.4R
14.9
-3.0
Hull
14.9
17.5
8.8
27.8
8.5
30.8
14.1R
14.0
-1.2
Chicoutimi-Jonquière
15.1
17.0
7.1
25.0
8.8
32.4
14.3R
14.0
-2.0
Ottawa
15.5
19.6
9.0
30.1
9.2
35.2
14.6R
15.2
+4.0
Eastern Ontario
16.3
18.6
8.3
29.2
9.3
32.8R
15.4R
15.2
-1.3
Kingston
16.2
20.9
8.2
30.9
10.1
36.3
16.0R
15.6
-2.3
Central Ontario
16.4
19.7
8.4R
29.3
9.5
32.3R
15.3R
15.1
-1.1
Oshawa
15.6
21.1
8.7
31.0
7.8
32.3R
14.9R
14.9
+0.1
Toronto
17.8
20.9
9.5
33.2
7.8
34.4R
16.2
16.7
+3.0
Hamilton
16.2
19.5
9.0
29.3
8.5
33.2
14.6R
14.6
+0.3
St. Catharines
16.4
19.8
9.1
32.0
8.0
35.2
15.2R
15.3
+0.4
London
16.0
18.1
8.2
28.8
7.9
32.2
15.4R
15.4
0.0
Niagara
17.1
19.6
8.2
29.1
7.9
33.1
15.1R
14.9
-1.4
Windsor
13.7
17.8
8.5
29.2
6.7
28.6
16.2R
14.9
-8.1
Kitchener
16.5
19.6
8.4
27.8
7.6
31.3
14.7R
15.4
+4.7
Huron
15.1
18.0
7.9
27.7
9.2
34.5
15.4R
15.4
+0.1
South Central Ontario
15.4
17.5
8.2
26.8
8.1
27.1
13.5R
14.3
+6.3
Sudbury
16.7
20.4
8.4
26.9
8.2
34.2
15.1R
15.4
+2.1
Thunder Bay
15.8
19.2R
8.6
28.6
8.3
34.0
14.7R
14.6
-0.8
Northern Ontario
21.5
24.5
8.6
30.7
11.5
36.4
17.8R
17.4
-2.4
Winnipeg
16.5
19.5
9.4
30.2
11.0
29.3R
15.4R
15.3
-0.2
Southern Manitoba
17.0
19.8
9.2R
28.3
12.1
31.8
15.5R
15.2
-2.1
Northern Manitoba
26.6
29.1
9.4R
34.1
7.6
41.1
25.8R
26.8
+4.0
Regina
16.8
20.0
10.4R
31.5
11.2
34.7
15.6R
16.0
+2.3
Saskatoon
18.0
19.6
10.4R
31.3
11.1
33.7
16.2R
15.8
-2.9
Southern Saskatchewan
18.5
21.9
10.0R
30.2
12.3
36.9
17.6
16.9
-3.7
Northern Saskatchewan
25.7
29.0
10.4R
33.2
9.4
38.7
24.2R
24.4
+0.7
Calgary
20.1
23.7
9.9R
32.5
9.7
34.5
17.2R
16.9
-1.9
Edmonton
19.0
22.9
9.2
31.1
10.5
34.4
16.7R
16.1
-3.5
Northern Alberta
22.7
26.3
8.9R
31.9
9.1
34.5
20.8R
20.6
-1.4
Southern Alberta
18.7
23.0
9.3R
31.5
10.9
35.6R
17.4R
16.7
-3.9
Southern Interior British Columbia
17.8
20.4
10.1R
30.1
11.6
31.7
15.3R
15.6
+2.2
Abbotsford
15.7
17.9
9.4R
31.0
9.7
35.3
15.3R
15.6
+1.9
Vancouver
16.5
20.2
9.3
33.2
9.8
30.8
15.3R
17.1
+11.2
Victoria
16.0
19.6
9.3
31.7
9.8
26.8
14.2R
14.8
+4.1
Southern Coastal British Columbia
16.9
20.1
9.2R
30.5
9.8
32.4
15.4R
15.2
-1.0
Northern British Columbia
19.4
22.7
8.5R
30.1
11.8
28.8
16.8R
16.9
+0.8
Whitehorse
18.1R
19.5
8.8R
31.8
14.0
40.1
16.5R
16.1
-2.7
Yukon (excluding Whitehorse)
21.4
22.0
11.6R
34.2
17.7
39.8
19.4R
20.8
+7.3
Yellowknife
18.9
21.2
11.5
34.6
8.7
45.9
17.2R
11.2
-34.8
Northwest Territories (excluding Yellowknife)
24.5
28.5
11.7R
37.8
14.6
38.3
17.2R
18.9
+9.7
Iqaluit
22.0
24.3
4.0R
33.4
3.5
28.0
18.9R
17.0
-10.2
Nunavut (excluding Iqaluit)
29.1
35.5
8.4R
37.4
7.5
43.5
24.2R
27.7
+14.4
Canada
18.2
21.1
8.6
30.2
9.3
32.7
16.8R
16.7
-0.6
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 EI temporary measures affecting the maximum number of entitlement weeks were in effect during this period.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits. Includes benefits paid for training purposes under section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.9: Seasonal regular claimants
Annex 2.9.1 – Seasonal regular claimants1: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑212,3
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
28,100
24,750
25,400
28,460
28,008
Prince Edward Island
7,710
6,210
6,480
6,930
7,058
Nova Scotia
24,710
17,190
18,100
21,520
20,297
New Brunswick
32,990
26,070
26,180
29,720
28,849
Quebec
150,240
114,120
124,820
133,170
137,181
Ontario
102,940
60,960
79,280
90,730
93,995
Manitoba
12,360
7,290
9,990
12,130
12,090
Saskatchewan
8,480
7,430
8,940
9,940
9,975
Alberta
17,760
15,870
20,310
22,310
24,377
British Columbia
27,390
16,170
22,560
26,490
25,601
Yukon
420
420
440
340
385
Northwest Territories
220
230
240
X
220
Nunavut
50
40
60
X
59
Men
255,940
230,780
231,180
240,340R
245,570
Women
157,430
65,970
111,620
141,650R
142,525
24 years old and under
7,960
7,590
6,850
7,670
8,173
25 to 44 years old
153,940
118,510
130,800
140,720
143,843
45 to 54 years old
103,210
63,800
79,460
89,660
90,382
55 years old and over
148,260
106,850
125,690
143,940
145,697
Canada
413,370
296,750
342,800
381,990
388,095
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Seasonal regular claimants are individuals who established 3 or more regular or fishing claims in the 5 fiscal years preceding the reference year, of which at least 2 were established at the same time of year as their claim in the reference year. The "same time of year" is defined as the 8 weeks before and the 8 weeks after the week in which the reference year claim was established, for a total window of 17 weeks.
2 Claims for EI regular benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
R Revised data.
X Suppressed for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.9.2 – Seasonal regular claimants1: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
Claims established before March 15, 2020 and completed in 2020‑21
Claims established on or after September 27, 2020 and completed in 2020‑212
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2021‑222
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2021‑22
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2022‑232,R
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
27.4
31.2
9.0
32.7
9.8
37.5
28.1R
27.5
-2.2
Prince Edward Island
24.2
26.2
10.5
30.1
12.7
33.3
25.3R
23.6
-6.4
Nova Scotia
22.6
25.9
8.7
29.5
13.4
33.6
22.8R
22.7
-0.2
New Brunswick
22.4
25.2
9.6
28.9
11.9
32.3
24.1R
23.3
-3.3
Quebec
15.0
18.0
7.7
20.0
10.3
19.3
15.1R
14.1
-6.5
Ontario
13.8
17.4
9.3
20.0
11.3
16.0
14.5R
13.0
-10.2
Manitoba
15.8
18.9
10.4
22.4
12.7
16.1
17.2R
15.7
-8.8
Saskatchewan
17.9
21.8
11.6
24.9
13.1
21.6
19.1R
18.0
-6.2
Alberta
16.7
20.8
10.3
23.1
12.4
20.0
16.8R
15.0
-10.2
British Columbia
14.6
17.0
11.5
24.9
13.9
15.1
14.7R
14.4
-2.0
Yukon
21.7
20.8
13.2
29.6
18.1
33.7
19.9R
19.2
-3.2
Northwest Territories
21.9
23.5
X
34.0
14.0
28.0R
17.8R
17.8
0.0
Nunavut
15.8
X
n/a
28.8
n/a
50.0R
22.5R
28.9
+28.1
Men
17.9
20.7
8.8
23.6
10.9
26.9
17.9R
17.2
-3.7
Women
15.0
20.0
10.6
22.1
13.6
18.4
16.6R
14.8
-11.3
24 years old and under
17.3
20.8
9.1
23.5
9.8
23.9
17.6R
17.3
-1.2
25 to 44 years old
15.7
19.3
8.6
21.1
9.9
20.2
16.0R
15.0
-6.4
45 to 54 years old
16.3
20.1
9.0
21.7
11.2
18.4
16.8R
15.4
-8.3
55 years old and over
18.2
22.0
10.3
26.2
13.9
22.7
19.5R
18.3
-6.3
Canada
16.8
20.5
9.1
23.1
11.5
20.6
17.5R
16.3
-6.7
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Seasonal regular claimants are individuals who established 3 or more regular or fishing claims in the 5 fiscal years preceding the reference year, of which at least 2 were established at the same time of year as their claim in the reference year. The "same time of year" is defined as the 8 weeks before and the 8 weeks after the week in which the reference year claim was established, for a total window of 17 weeks.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the maximum number of entitlement weeks were in effect during this period.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
X Suppressed for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Seasonal regular claimants are individuals who established 3 or more regular or fishing claims in the 5 fiscal years preceding the reference year, of which at least 2 were established at the same time of year as their claim in the reference year. The "same time of year" is defined as the 8 weeks before and the 8 weeks after the week in which the reference year claim was established, for a total window of 17 weeks.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to seasonal regular claimants.
3 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
R Revised data.
X Suppressed for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI regular benefits was paid.
1 Seasonal regular claimants are individuals who established 3 or more regular or fishing claims in the 5 fiscal years preceding the reference year, of which at least 2 were established at the same time of year as their claim in the reference year. The "same time of year" is defined as the 8 weeks before and the 8 weeks after the week in which the reference year claim was established, for a total window of 17 weeks.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to seasonal regular claimants.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.10: Fishing benefits
Annex 2.10.1 – Fishing benefits: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
13,041
12,066
13,816
14,408
11,953
Prince Edward Island
3,236
3,145
3,105
3,169
3,150
Nova Scotia
5,750
5,369
5,359
5,494
5,400
New Brunswick
3,244
3,021
3,124
3,007
2,830
Quebec
1,372
1,289
1,284
1,264
1,089
British Columbia
2,424
2,434
2,139
2,006
1,920
Other provinces and territories
1,318
964
1,128
1,099
1,095
Men
24,203
22,608
23,669
23,944
21,746
Women
6,182
5,680
6,286
6,503
5,691
24 years old and under
1,593
1,341
1,560
1,629
1,410
25 to 44 years old
8,428
7,494
7,882
8,130
7,376
45 to 54 years old
7,901
7,231
7,252
7,130
6,338
55 years old and over
12,463
12,222
13,261
13,558
12,313
Canada
30,385
28,288
29,955
30,447
27,437
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI fishing benefits was paid.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.10.2 – Fishing benefits: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
21.1
19.9
22.2
22.9
20.9
-8.8
Prince Edward Island
19.9
19.7
21.2
20.6
21.0
+1.7
Nova Scotia
20.1
20.4
21.5
21.1
21.0
-0.2
New Brunswick
20.2
19.8
21.4
21.2
21.0
-0.9
Quebec
18.7
18.6
21.2
20.7
20.5
-1.2
British Columbia
23.3
23.3
23.0
22.9
22.8
-0.4
Other provinces and territories
23.2
23.6
23.9
23.2
23.4
+1.0
Men
20.5
20.0
21.7
21.8
20.9
-4.2
Women
22.2
21.6
23.2
23.3
22.3
-4.3
24 years old and under
20.8
19.9
20.6
20.3
19.5
-3.9
25 to 44 years old
21.1
20.5
21.6
21.8
20.9
-3.8
45 to 54 years old
20.4
19.8
21.8
21.9
20.8
-4.8
55 years old and over
20.9
20.5
22.4
22.6
21.7
-4.3
Canada
20.8
20.3
22.0
22.1
21.2
-4.2
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI fishing benefits was paid. Estimates on average actual duration are based on claims established.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.10.3 – Fishing benefits: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
533
511
561
576
560
568
604
602
-0.3
Prince Edward Island
545
563
570
593
552
583
614
625
+1.8
Nova Scotia
538
558
567
591
529
570
600
610
+1.7
New Brunswick
546
552
573
592
570
582
603
621
+2.9
Quebec
551
565
570
591
545
584
596
622
+4.4
British Columbia
466
482
567
573
475
498
518
529
+2.2
Other provinces and territories
446
441
548
555
475
461
479
513
+7.2
Men
532
537
567
584
543
568
597
605
+1.3
Women
515
506
559
575
531
549
579
582
+0.4
24 years old and under
511
517
557
572
521
541
574
576
+0.3
25 to 44 years old
526
534
565
583
539
562
590
601
+2.0
45 to 54 years old
536
540
567
586
547
573
602
611
+1.6
55 years old and over
527
527
565
581
538
565
594
597
+0.5
Canada
528
532
565
582
539
565
594
601
+1.2
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI fishing benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with fishing benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI fishing benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with fishing benefits.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.11: Special benefits
Annex 2.11.1 – Special benefits1: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑212,3
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
12,940
13,120
14,190
14,930
14,805
Prince Edward Island
6,950
6,050
6,830
6,500
6,607
Nova Scotia
27,090
24,980
28,520
26,110
27,148
New Brunswick
33,970
30,050
33,060
31,670
31,207
Quebec
135,310
139,530
147,550
134,150
137,411
Ontario
214,170
243,530
255,620
241,440
247,458
Manitoba
21,340
24,190
25,050
22,630
24,092
Saskatchewan
17,070
18,260
18,730
17,730
18,087
Alberta
66,100
76,610
74,480
70,180
74,990
British Columbia
82,590
92,670
98,350
90,320
91,877
Yukon
770
880
940
870
855
Northwest Territories
580
720
690
720
728
Nunavut
390
670
610
570
492
Men
237,370
254,480
272,760
252,090
265,506
Women
381,900
416,780
431,860
405,730
410,251
24 years old and under
40,890
60,350
52,740
42,540
40,466
25 to 44 years old
358,740
381,580
422,600
392,190
406,586
45 to 54 years old
95,000
97,570
101,030
93,370
94,318
55 years old and over
124,640
131,760
128,250
129,720
134,387
Employees
618,400
670,420
703,510
656,820
674,485
Self-employed persons
870
840
1,110
1,000
1,272
Canada
619,270
671,260
704,620
657,820
675,757
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI special benefits was paid.
1 2019‑20 includes maternity, parental, sickness, and compassionate care benefits, but excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources during that fiscal year. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years.
2 Claims for sickness benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.11.2 – Special benefits1: Average weekly benefit rate2 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑213
First half of 2021‑223
2 months in fall 20213
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
462
506
533
543
487
471
511
529
+3.6
Prince Edward Island
456
508
538
546
509
485
504
532
+5.7
Nova Scotia
449
500
535
544
485
472
496
529
+6.6
New Brunswick
459
496
534
540
502
483
505
531
+5.2
Quebec
445
495
533
542
481
489
508
531
+4.6
Ontario
477
522
542
558
515
522
537
560
+4.3
Manitoba
459
493
535
546
491
492
500
533
+6.7
Saskatchewan
477
513
542
555
516
509
528
548
+3.8
Alberta
495
527
545
559
521
528
537
555
+3.3
British Columbia
477
519
542
556
515
525
540
564
+4.4
Yukon
519
550
564
579
587
557
609
611
+0.2
Northwest Territories
526
555
569
586
525
587
597
612
+2.5
Nunavut
538
513
565
575
515
590
569
618
+8.5
Men
500
549
548
561
530
543
560
581
+3.8
Women
448
507
532
548
484
483
503
527
+4.8
24 years old and under
389
417
516
522
430
408
426
461
+8.1
25 to 44 years old
485
525
545
559
517
528
545
568
+4.2
45 to 54 years old
470
513
540
552
510
514
529
551
+4.2
55 years old and over
449
497
534
547
490
482
500
521
+4.2
Employees
468
518
539
553
503
508
526
549
+4.5
Self-employed persons
356
418
525
517
392
397
381
405
+6.3
Canada
468
518
539
553
503
508
525
549
+4.5
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI special benefits was paid.
1 Excludes extended parental benefits which are paid at a lower benefit rate. 2019‑20 includes maternity, parental, sickness, and compassionate care benefits, but excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources during that fiscal year. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with special benefits.
3 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.11.3 – Special benefits1: Amount paid2 ($ million)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
107.1
111.5
132.1
119.8
145.1
Prince Edward Island
40.8
46.0
56.7
52.5
54.6
Nova Scotia
204.2
216.3
260.6
232.2
261.6
New Brunswick
209.3
217.7
249.0
232.8
254.1
Quebec
574.5
592.8
749.4
628.4
815.4
Ontario3
2,678.5
2,931.7
3,341.8
3,133.4
3,419.7
Manitoba
249.5
279.2
324.1
285.3
304.7
Saskatchewan
232.6
245.8
280.7
249.7
259.4
Alberta
914.9
971.0
1,076.8
980.0
1,058.8
British Columbia
913.2
1,013.1
1,189.2
1,069.6
1,173.1
Territories
25.5
30.7
37.4
33.8
31.8
Men
1,236.3
1,296.0
1,518.9
1,408.6
1,758.6
Women
4,913.8
5,359.7
6,178.7
5,608.9
6,019.7
24 years old and under
346.1
422.4
516.8
360.5
371.7
25 to 44 years old
4,694.4
5,081.1
5,840.5
5,469.2
5,820.9
45 to 54 years old
498.5
487.8
597.3
520.3
666.1
55 years old and over
611.2
664.5
743.0
667.5
919.6
Employees
6,140.1
6,643.1
7,678.9
7,003.8R
7,761.3
Self-employed persons
10.0
12.6
18.7
13.7R
17.0
Canada
6,150.1
6,655.7
7,697.6
7,017.5
7,778.3
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI special benefits was paid.
1 Includes maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits, as well as family caregiver benefits for adults and children.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with special benefits.
3 Claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario for confidentiality purposes.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results on maternity, parental and sickness benefits are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24, whereas results on compassionate care benefits, family caregiver benefits for adults and children are based on 100% of data for 2019‑20 to 2023‑24.
Annex 2.12: Special benefits (by Employment Insurance economic region)
Annex 2.12.1 – Special benefits (by Employment Insurance economic region)1: New claims established
EI Economic region
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑212,3
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
St. John's
4,620
5,180
5,280
5,400
5,379
Newfoundland – Labrador
8,320
7,940
8,910
9,530
9,426
Charlottetown
1,670
2,200
2,300
1,930
1,966
Prince Edward Island (excluding Charlottetown)
5,280
3,850
4,530
4,570
4,641
Eastern Nova Scotia
8,880
6,840
8,150
7,930
8,121
Western Nova Scotia
10,180
9,770
10,730
9,790
10,349
Halifax
8,030
8,370
9,640
8,390
8,678
Fredericton-Moncton-Saint-John
11,260
11,700
12,740
11,930
11,725
Madawaska-Charlotte
4,710
4,250
5,030
4,260
4,242
Restigouche-Albert
18,000
14,100
15,290
15,480
15,240
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
4,570
3,760
4,340
4,810
5,347
Québec
11,580
13,210
13,000
11,730
12,037
Trois-Rivières
3,810
3,680
4,120
3,400
3,413
South Central Quebec
3,590
4,700
4,110
3,660
3,587
Sherbrooke
3,190
3,630
4,080
3,270
3,343
Montérégie
10,140
11,400
11,230
10,250
10,850
Montreal
44,330
49,750
49,990
45,540
47,033
Central Quebec
26,130
24,070
28,340
24,990
25,457
North Western Quebec
4,880
4,680
5,740
5,120
5,251
Lower Saint Lawrence and North Shore
15,260
13,050
13,830
12,920
12,800
Hull
3,470
3,520
4,260
3,740
4,054
Chicoutimi-Jonquière
4,360
4,080
4,510
4,720
4,239
Ottawa
15,280
16,500
19,110
17,270
18,721
Eastern Ontario
8,460
8,970
10,020
9,040
9,215
Kingston
2,610
2,770
2,760
2,860
2,838
Central Ontario
20,680
23,370
24,410
22,220
22,311
Oshawa
6,800
7,720
8,900
8,450
8,763
Toronto
79,040
95,190
95,740
91,270
94,138
Hamilton
13,230
14,450
14,950
14,820
14,276
St. Catharines
7,300
8,460
8,400
8,100
8,278
London
8,200
9,010
10,310
9,490
9,766
Niagara
6,490
6,440
6,730
6,290
6,614
Windsor
5,610
7,300
7,490
6,890
6,420
Kitchener
9,140
10,410
11,190
10,430
11,136
Huron
7,420
6,830
7,300
6,890
7,036
South Central Ontario
8,970
10,460
10,860
11,770
11,985
Sudbury
3,050
3,910
4,320
3,430
3,534
Thunder Bay
2,150
2,400
2,370
2,460
2,429
Northern Ontario
9,740
9,340
10,760
9,760
9,998
Winnipeg
13,490
15,490
15,760
14,400
14,887
Southern Manitoba
5,870
6,800
7,100
6,520
7,272
Northern Manitoba
1,980
1,900
2,190
1,710
1,933
Regina
4,270
4,480
4,360
4,480
4,468
Saskatoon
5,300
5,660
5,710
5,500
5,425
Southern Saskatchewan
3,980
4,340
4,720
4,080
4,293
Northern Saskatchewan
3,520
3,780
3,940
3,670
3,901
Calgary
21,740
25,790
25,380
23,980
25,822
Edmonton
23,090
26,750
25,880
24,530
26,872
Northern Alberta
4,790
5,060
5,020
4,720
4,807
Southern Alberta
16,480
19,010
18,200
16,950
17,489
Southern Interior British Columbia
13,960
14,940
15,870
15,050
14,636
Abbotsford
5,030
5,460
6,010
5,200
5,692
Vancouver
39,460
45,680
48,550
44,460
45,681
Victoria
6,070
6,510
7,640
6,180
6,518
Southern Coastal British Columbia
11,380
13,240
13,140
12,630
12,660
Northern British Columbia
6,690
6,840
7,140
6,800
6,690
Whitehorse
610
760
750
770
699
Yukon (excluding Whitehorse)
160
120
190
100
156
Yellowknife
290
360
380
350
410
Northwest Territories (excluding Yellowknife)
290
360
310
370
318
Iqaluit
170
190
190
200
148
Nunavut (excluding Iqaluit)
220
480
420
370
344
Canada
619,270
671,260
704,620
657,820
675,757
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI special benefits was paid.
1 2019‑20 includes maternity, parental, sickness, and compassionate care benefits, but excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources during that fiscal year. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years.
2 Claims for sickness benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.12.2 – Special benefits (by Employment Insurance economic region)1: Average weekly benefit rate2 ($)
EI Economic region
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑213
First half of 2021‑223
2 months in fall 20213
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
St. John's
462
515
532
547
481
479
511
533
+4.3
Newfoundland – Labrador
463
498
533
540
490
467
511
528
+3.3
Charlottetown
432
507
533
542
449
485
478
520
+8.7
Prince Edward Island (excluding Charlottetown)
463
510
541
549
525
486
514
537
+4.5
Eastern Nova Scotia
470
524
539
546
507
487
509
545
+7.3
Western Nova Scotia
423
487
530
538
461
470
472
504
+6.8
Halifax
457
500
537
548
486
464
512
543
+6.0
Fredericton-Moncton-Saint-John
444
487
532
542
478
483
503
529
+5.3
Madawaska-Charlotte
437
505
529
537
469
463
485
515
+6.2
Restigouche-Albert
473
508
537
540
521
490
512
537
+4.8
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
454
459
532
537
514
499
510
532
+4.4
Québec
453
504
534
544
488
484
511
534
+4.5
Trois-Rivières
452
556
528
538
461
482
496
519
+4.7
South Central Quebec
457
513
532
545
465
476
504
537
+6.6
Sherbrooke
441
448
531
542
473
499
515
520
+0.9
Montérégie
439
505
535
540
470
482
504
532
+5.6
Montreal
445
499
532
542
482
492
510
534
+4.7
Central Quebec
439
483
531
541
467
486
502
524
+4.5
North Western Quebec
442
428
531
546
502
478
503
530
+5.3
Lower Saint Lawrence and North Shore
448
472
535
543
487
503
508
526
+3.6
Hull
452
509
536
548
512
511
518
546
+5.3
Chicoutimi-Jonquière
449
533
534
541
480
487
515
535
+3.8
Ottawa
497
541
545
565
530
551
566
584
+3.3
Eastern Ontario
466
521
538
554
502
512
518
546
+5.4
Kingston
461
519
533
552
518
524
537
556
+3.6
Central Ontario
462
508
539
555
502
505
523
546
+4.3
Oshawa
479
521
542
558
536
525
555
573
+3.2
Toronto
483
525
543
560
520
529
540
566
+4.8
Hamilton
477
537
544
562
511
527
541
563
+4.1
St. Catharines
451
509
536
555
489
491
514
536
+4.2
London
480
515
541
555
511
506
530
546
+3.0
Niagara
472
513
541
555
504
511
527
548
+4.0
Windsor
479
505
541
557
516
515
521
539
+3.4
Kitchener
482
531
541
559
519
518
543
566
+4.2
Huron
467
487
542
553
502
527
525
546
+4.0
South Central Ontario
479
519
544
557
523
528
535
562
+5.0
Sudbury
475
526
544
563
509
508
527
560
+6.3
Thunder Bay
475
502
543
565
542
535
550
561
+2.0
Northern Ontario
477
519
541
554
506
504
535
553
+3.3
Winnipeg
459
499
533
545
500
482
500
532
+6.4
Southern Manitoba
459
480
538
544
482
502
492
535
+8.8
Northern Manitoba
461
489
535
556
465
535
531
535
+0.8
Regina
482
520
548
558
538
510
544
555
+2.0
Saskatoon
472
520
539
554
516
494
517
546
+5.7
Southern Saskatchewan
484
495
541
556
485
516
521
542
+4.2
Northern Saskatchewan
471
512
540
552
526
524
534
548
+2.6
Calgary
495
531
544
559
512
534
536
555
+3.6
Edmonton
502
532
546
560
528
526
543
558
+2.8
Northern Alberta
504
535
552
563
541
551
550
578
+5.0
Southern Alberta
483
512
543
559
513
514
528
545
+3.3
Southern Interior British Columbia
466
506
542
552
499
516
530
558
+5.2
Abbotsford
445
487
536
545
504
481
502
528
+5.2
Vancouver
486
524
544
558
523
535
550
570
+3.6
Victoria
489
535
543
560
530
547
549
576
+4.9
Southern Coastal British Columbia
463
506
540
552
506
503
535
559
+4.5
Northern British Columbia
485
533
547
559
518
537
533
571
+7.0
Whitehorse
515
546
564
579
586
549
613
611
-0.4
Yukon (excluding Whitehorse)
537
573
568
578
595
592
584
612
+4.9
Yellowknife
520
540
573
588
537
593
594
616
+3.6
Northwest Territories (excluding Yellowknife)
534
562
563
584
517
578
599
608
+1.4
Iqaluit
557
526
572
595
595
631
596
643
+7.9
Nunavut (excluding Iqaluit)
522
507
563
568
501
559
557
608
+9.0
Canada
468
518
539
553
503
508
525
549
+4.5
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI special benefits was paid.
1 Excludes extended parental benefits which are paid at a lower benefit rate. 2019‑20 includes maternity, parental, sickness, and compassionate care benefits, but excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources during that fiscal year. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with special benefits.
3 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI special benefits was paid.
1 2019‑20 includes maternity, parental, sickness, and compassionate care benefits, but excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources during that fiscal year. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included, which could affect comparisons with previous years. Total amounts paid in EI special benefits by EI economic region do not match those in Annex 2.11.3.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with special benefits.
3 Claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Toronto for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results on maternity, parental and sickness benefits are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24, whereas results on compassionate care benefits, family caregiver benefits for adults and family caregiver benefits for children are based on 100% of data for 2019‑20 to 2023‑24.
Annex 2.13: Firms and Employment Insurance regular and special benefits (by industry)
Annex 2.13.1 – Firms and Employment Insurance regular and special benefits (by industry)
Industry
Number of firms 2022
Distribution of firms (%) 2022
Firms' workforce1 2022
Distribution of the firms' workforce (%) 2022
Number of EI regular claimants2 2022
Distribution of EI regular claimants (%) 2022
Number of EI special claimants2 2022
Distribution of EI special claimants (%) 2022
Goods-producing industries
278,268
21.2
3,966,372
19.1
617,457
33.8
192,581
20.3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
52,776
4.0
353,995
1.7
64,832
3.6
16,239
1.7
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
7,364
0.6
232,188
1.1
27,736
1.5
7,957
0.8
Utilities
842
0.1
114,951
0.6
5,139
0.3
3,631
0.4
Construction
166,734
12.7
1,443,975
7.0
358,136
19.6
69,766
7.4
Manufacturing
50,552
3.8
1,821,263
8.8
161,615
8.9
94,988
10.0
Services-producing industries
927,291
70.5
16,526,453
79.6
1,132,035
62.0
729,423
77.0
Wholesale and retail trade
150,314
11.4
3,248,937
15.7
160,391
8.8
128,760
13.6
Transportation and warehousing
91,337
6.9
963,969
4.6
85,747
4.7
43,448
4.6
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
90,146
6.9
1,156,339
5.6
41,271
2.3
44,252
4.7
Professional, scientific and technical services
168,033
12.8
1,403,862
6.8
80,210
4.4
46,348
4.9
Business, building and other support services3
60,419
4.6
1,279,053
6.2
132,722
7.3
59,266
6.3
Educational services
15,575
1.2
1,500,824
7.2
216,165
11.8
57,699
6.1
Health care and social assistance
124,182
9.4
1,970,217
9.5
83,397
4.6
142,331
15.0
Information, culture and recreation4
33,278
2.5
699,532
3.4
62,058
3.4
20,776
2.2
Accommodation and food services
79,918
6.1
1,476,369
7.1
116,861
6.4
48,566
5.1
Other services (excluding public administration)
108,906
8.3
737,610
3.6
54,866
3.0
33,545
3.5
Public administration
5,183
0.4
2,089,741
10.1
98,346
5.4
104,432
11.0
Unclassified industries5
109,829
8.3
257,749
1.2
75,015
4.1
25,738
2.7
Canada
1,315,388
100.0
20,750,574
100.0
1,824,507
100.0
947,741
100.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage shares are based on unrounded numbers.
1 The number of workers in a firm is the number of individuals paid employment income by that firm, as indicated on a T4 form. The number of workers is adjusted so that each individual in the labour force is only counted once and individuals who work for more than one firm are taken into account. For example, if an employee earned $25,000 in firm 1 and $25,000 in firm 2, they were recorded as 0.5 employee at the first firm and 0.5 employee at the second firm.
2 These columns are based on the number of individuals receiving EI regular and/or special benefits in 2022.
3 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
5 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Sources: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of EI administrative data. Canada Revenue Agency, CRA administrative data. Results are based on 100% of CRA data.
Annex 2.14: Maternity benefits
Annex 2.14.1 – Maternity benefits1: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑213
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
2,210
2,520
2,140
2,160
2,175
Prince Edward Island
830
1,100
1,170
1,020
1,005
Nova Scotia
4,640
5,040
5,510
5,070
5,225
New Brunswick
3,830
4,080
4,600
4,080
4,112
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
84,930
82,260
89,190
86,700
88,966
Manitoba
8,280
8,600
9,000
7,960
8,134
Saskatchewan
7,970
7,680
7,860
7,300
7,261
Alberta
29,580
28,190
29,080
28,390
28,518
British Columbia
24,790
26,400
27,310
26,980
27,029
Yukon
210
340
410
280
290
Northwest Territories
250
430
380
330
279
Nunavut
170
270
260
260
197
24 years old and under
12,370
12,730
11,430
11,740
10,444
25 to 29 years old
43,560
43,360
43,140
40,810
41,777
30 to 34 years old
69,010
67,760
75,500
71,720
72,982
35 to 39 years old
35,710
36,080
38,920
38,320
39,937
40 years old and over
7,040
6,980
7,920
7,940
8,051
Canada
167,690
166,910
176,910
170,530
173,191
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI maternity benefits was paid.
1 Figures also include maternity benefits for self-employed individuals.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own maternity benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.14.2 – Maternity benefits: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022-23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
14.5
14.5
14.3
14.4
14.5
+0.7
Prince Edward Island
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.6R
14.5
-0.3
Nova Scotia
14.6
14.7
14.5
14.6
14.6
+0.1
New Brunswick
14.5
14.6
14.5
14.6R
14.6
+0.1
Quebec1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
14.7
14.7
14.4
14.6
14.7
+0.3
Manitoba
14.7
14.7
14.6
14.6
14.7
+0.5
Saskatchewan
14.7
14.7
14.6
14.6
14.7
+0.1
Alberta
14.6
14.7
14.5
14.6R
14.6
+0.2
British Columbia
14.7
14.7
14.6
14.7R
14.7
+0.1
Yukon
14.6
14.6
14.5
14.7R
14.5
-1.2
Northwest Territories
14.4
14.5
14.4
14.6
14.6
-0.3
Nunavut
14.5
14.3
14.1
14.2
14.1
-0.2
24 years old and under
14.6
14.6
14.2
14.4
14.6
+1.0
25 to 29 years old
14.7
14.7
14.5
14.6
14.6
+0.4
30 to 34 years old
14.7
14.7
14.6
14.7R
14.7
+0.1
35 to 39 years old
14.7
14.7
14.4
14.6
14.7
+0.2
40 years old and over
14.6
14.6
14.5
14.6R
14.6
+0.1
Canada
14.7
14.7
14.5
14.6
14.7
+0.3
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI maternity benefits was paid.
1 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own maternity benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.14.3 – Maternity benefits: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑213
First half of 2021‑223
2 months in fall 20213
Last 4 months of 2021-22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
476
495
545
553
557
490
545
554
+1.7
Prince Edward Island
511
496
545
556
447
514
528
547
+3.6
Nova Scotia
461
478
540
553
508
498
504
549
+8.8
New Brunswick
434
485
538
548
473
497
528
536
+1.5
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
484
515
553
563
526
542
546
572
+4.7
Manitoba
453
474
542
550
483
498
494
527
+6.5
Saskatchewan
476
499
550
558
516
526
529
548
+3.6
Alberta
494
519
552
561
532
535
537
551
+2.5
British Columbia
482
510
552
561
521
531
549
571
+3.9
Yukon
516
539
573
582
578
588
607
618
+1.9
Northwest Territories
525
556
574
577
553
601
591
622
+5.2
Nunavut
541
508
571
570
456
638
605
614
+1.4
24 years old and under
366
405
520
525
409
398
408
438
+7.3
25 to 29 years old
462
489
543
550
498
500
512
534
+4.4
30 to 34 years old
502
525
558
567
541
552
561
580
+3.4
35 to 39 years old
505
530
560
571
538
567
568
592
+4.3
40 years old and over
501
522
556
570
540
547
567
584
+3.0
Canada
482
510
551
561
521
533
541
563
+4.2
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI maternity benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with maternity benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own maternity benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
3 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI maternity benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with maternity benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own maternity benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.15: Parental benefits (biological and adoptive parents)
Annex 2.15.1 – Parental benefits (biological and adoptive parents): New claims established
Category1
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑213
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Parental standard
174,980
174,330
195,960
193,400
200,350
Parental extended
37,770
38,770
45,940
42,740
43,655
Newfoundland and Labrador
2,370
2,780
2,540
2,880
2,748
Prince Edward Island
1,060
1,370
1,690
1,350
1,355
Nova Scotia
5,930
6,660
7,750
7,500
7,662
New Brunswick
4,990
5,210
6,180
5,720
5,797
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
109,410
106,680
123,250
121,910
126,387
Manitoba
10,550
10,960
11,990
11,170
11,669
Saskatchewan
9,480
9,070
9,750
9,090
9,786
Alberta
35,780
34,920
38,340
37,420
38,471
British Columbia
32,310
34,110
39,020
37,840
39,017
Yukon
320
440
580
490
432
Northwest Territories
300
490
420
410
400
Nunavut
250
410
390
360
281
Men
47,390
50,100
68,350
69,270
74,540
Women
165,360
163,000
173,550
166,870
169,465
24 years old and under
13,200
13,270
12,670
12,920
11,781
25 to 29 years old
49,780
49,760
52,240
49,980
51,263
30 to 34 years old
85,300
84,740
99,840
96,580
99,527
35 to 39 years old
49,560
51,000
58,160
58,590
62,177
40 years old and over
14,910
14,330
18,990
18,070
19,257
Canada
212,750
213,100
241,900
236,140
244,005
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental benefits was paid. Parental benefits that are shared between 2 parents are considered as 2 separate claims.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with parental benefits.
2 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
3 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.15.3 – Parental standard benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑213
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
2,070
2,380
2,200
2,510
2,286
Prince Edward Island
830
1,170
1,400
1,190
1,212
Nova Scotia
5,410
5,570
6,360
6,380
6,316
New Brunswick
4,420
4,420
5,360
4,820
4,936
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
86,810
84,220
97,080
97,970
102,109
Manitoba
9,180
9,380
9,610
9,450
9,483
Saskatchewan
8,480
8,220
8,660
8,020
8,234
Alberta
30,680
29,510
32,540
31,010
33,138
British Columbia
26,420
28,410
31,710
31,070
31,836
Yukon
260
290
410
390
298
Northwest Territories
250
390
310
330
280
Nunavut
170
370
320
260
222
Men
39,970
41,950
57,680
57,660
62,198
Women
135,010
132,380
138,280
135,740
138,152
24 years old and under
11,440
10,800
10,390
10,900
9,726
25 to 29 years old
41,700
41,670
42,360
41,260
42,585
30 to 34 years old
69,520
69,460
81,100
79,300
82,145
35 to 39 years old
40,160
41,070
46,820
47,540
50,417
40 years old and over
12,160
11,330
15,290
14,400
15,477
Canada
174,980
174,330
195,960
193,400
200,350
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental standard benefits was paid. Parental benefits that are shared between 2 parents are considered as 2 separate claims.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.15.4 – Parental standard benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
29.9
29.2
27.5
27.6R
27.6
+0.2
Prince Edward Island
27.8
27.2
25.0
25.8R
25.7
-0.1
Nova Scotia
27.9
27.3
25.6
25.1R
24.8
-1.0
New Brunswick
28.6
27.1
25.7
25.9R
25.1
-3.1
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
28.5
27.5
25.6
25.7R
25.3
-1.7
Manitoba
28.6
27.6
26.5
26.1R
25.8
-1.3
Saskatchewan
29.4
28.6
27.6
27.2R
26.6
-2.1
Alberta
29.7
29.2
27.1
27.2R
26.6
-2.1
British Columbia
28.6
27.0
25.0
25.7R
25.0
-2.6
Yukon
26.4
26.7
25.5
24.7R
24.6
-0.3
Northwest Territories
28.0
26.7
26.2
26.1R
24.8
-5.1
Nunavut
26.6
26.2
26.7
27.3R
25.7
-5.7
Men
13.8
12.3
10.9
11.0R
10.6
-3.0
Women
32.6
32.8
31.9
32.3R
32.3
0.0
24 years old and under
30.8
30.5
28.3
28.6R
28.7
+0.4
25 to 29 years old
30.3
29.5
27.9
27.8R
27.5
-1.0
30 to 34 years old
28.9
27.8
26.3
26.5R
25.9
-2.2
35 to 39 years old
27.4
26.4
24.4
24.7R
24.2
-2.1
40 years old and over
24.1
23.3
19.9
21.1R
20.7
-2.0
Canada
28.8
27.8
25.9
26.0R
25.6
-1.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI parental standard benefits was paid.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits. Starting March 17, 2019, parents who share parental benefits could receive an additional 5 weeks of parental standard benefits or 8 weeks of extended parental benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own maternity benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.15.5 – Parental standard benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): Average weekly benefit rate2 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑214
First half of 2021‑224
2 months in fall 20214
Last 4 months of 2021-22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
490
514
551
560
539
519
562
570
+1.3
Prince Edward Island
522
507
551
560
468
526
550
566
+2.9
Nova Scotia
482
499
548
561
511
527
535
571
+6.7
New Brunswick
457
497
544
557
505
524
544
560
+3.0
Quebec3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
496
525
557
569
536
553
565
589
+4.3
Manitoba
474
493
548
556
502
523
520
555
+6.7
Saskatchewan
489
515
556
565
525
547
551
570
+3.5
Alberta
505
529
559
567
539
554
560
574
+2.4
British Columbia
495
522
558
567
533
563
570
589
+3.5
Yukon
530
549
571
586
582
589
615
616
+0.2
Northwest Territories
544
555
581
584
516
589
596
624
+4.8
Nunavut
532
508
564
575
540
629
608
621
+2.2
Men
536
557
570
581
563
590
606
623
+2.7
Women
483
510
552
562
519
532
541
564
+4.3
24 years old and under
382
417
525
530
432
421
425
460
+8.3
25 to 29 years old
473
497
547
555
509
512
531
551
+3.7
30 to 34 years old
511
533
562
571
546
565
575
594
+3.4
35 to 39 years old
515
541
564
575
549
576
585
606
+3.6
40 years old and over
520
538
563
574
542
586
588
606
+3.1
Canada
495
521
556
567
531
552
560
582
+3.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental standard benefits was paid.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with parental benefits.
3 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
4 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.15.6 – Parental standard benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): Amount paid2 ($ million)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
33.6
34.4
40.2
38.4
36.8
Prince Edward Island
12.2
13.7
19.7
18.9
16.2
Nova Scotia
71.0
78.1
87.8
86.1
85.4
New Brunswick
58.9
60.5
71.6
71.4
67.4
Quebec3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
1,171.8
1,271.8
1,420.5
1,385.7
1,439.6
Manitoba
122.1
130.5
148.5
133.9
128.9
Saskatchewan
118.9
128.0
142.7
125.9
122.1
Alberta
445.2
479.0
518.1
483.4
482.8
British Columbia
369.6
402.6
472.1
434.3
448.5
Yukon
4.1
4.5
5.9
5.2
4.9
Northwest Territories
5.2
5.0
6.4
6.4
4.4
Nunavut
3.4
4.4
5.9
3.9
3.5
Men
274.4
312.7
355.4
381.8
404.3
Women
2,141.6
2,299.9
2,584.0
2,411.8
2,436.3
24 years old and under
146.1
145.3
182.4
134.9
130.7
25 to 29 years old
602.8
635.2
720.4
614.9
621.0
30 to 34 years old
992.7
1,077.5
1,220.0
1,199.9
1,202.8
35 to 39 years old
537.8
600.7
655.7
667.1
700.6
40 years old and over
136.7
153.8
160.9
176.8
185.4
Canada
2,416.0
2,612.5
2,939.4
2,793.6
2,840.5
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental standard benefits was paid.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with parental benefits.
3 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.15.7 – Parental extended benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑213
Total of 2021‑223
Total of 2022‑233
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
290
350
320
320
462
Prince Edward Island
170
160
220
140
143
Nova Scotia
580
1,160
1,500
1,190
1,346
New Brunswick
590
790
890
900
861
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
22,390
22,290
25,870
23,720
24,278
Manitoba
1,420
1,670
2,410
1,810
2,186
Saskatchewan
1,240
1,230
1,480
1,330
1,552
Alberta
4,610
4,590
4,990
5,790
5,333
British Columbia
6,290
6,210
7,900
7,230
7,181
Yukon
190C
320C
360C
310C
313C
Northwest Territories
190C
320C
360C
310C
313C
Nunavut
190C
320C
360C
310C
313C
Men
7,420
8,150
10,670
11,610
12,342
Women
30,350
30,620
35,270
31,130
31,313
24 years old and under
1,760
2,470
2,280
2,020
2,055
25 to 29 years old
8,080
8,090
9,880
8,720
8,678
30 to 34 years old
15,780
15,280
18,740
17,280
17,382
35 to 39 years old
9,400
9,930
11,340
11,050
11,760
40 years old and over
2,750
3,000
3,700
3,670
3,780
Canada
37,770
38,770
45,940
42,740
43,655
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental extended benefits was paid. Parental benefits that are shared between 2 parents are considered as 2 separate claims.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
3 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.15.8 – Parental extended benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
52.5
44.6
48.8R
46.9
-3.8
Prince Edward Island
44.6
42.6
46.0R
47.4
+2.9
Nova Scotia
45.4
41.5
44.4R
43.0
-3.2
New Brunswick
45.4
42.5
44.6R
43.8
-1.8
Quebec2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
47.1
44.7
44.9
44.5
-0.9
Manitoba
46.1
43.8
45.9R
44.8
-2.3
Saskatchewan
46.7
44.9
46.9R
45.4
-3.1
Alberta
51.2
47.4
48.7R
46.8
-4.0
British Columbia
47.9
43.7
45.2
44.7
-1.1
Yukon
41.2C
40.6C
41.8C,R
39.2C
-6.1
Northwest Territories
41.2C
40.6C
41.8C,R
39.2C
-6.1
Nunavut
41.2C
40.6C
41.8C,R
39.2C
-6.1
Men
16.7
14.0
14.2R
13.3
-6.2
Women
56.0
55.1
56.3R
56.5
+0.4
24 years old and under
53.8
49.8
53.3R
51.8
-2.8
25 to 29 years old
51.3
48.5
50.2R
49.4
-1.5
30 to 34 years old
47.9
45.0
45.9
45.7
-0.5
35 to 39 years old
45.2
42.4
42.7R
41.8
-2.2
40 years old and over
39.0
36.2
35.0R
35.2
+0.5
Canada
47.6
44.6
45.5
44.8
-1.6
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI parental extended benefits was paid.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits. Starting March 17, 2019 parents who share parental benefits could receive an additional 5 weeks of parental standard benefits or 8 weeks of extended parental benefits.
2 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own maternity benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have been combined.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.15.9 – Parental extended benefits1 (biological and adoptive parents): Average weekly benefit rate2 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑214
First half of 2021‑224
2 months in fall 20214
Last 4 months of 2021-22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
296
255
325
321
360
272
326
347
+6.3
Prince Edward Island
311
295
319
336
269
348
330
335
+1.8
Nova Scotia
289
291
333
336
303
324
318
345
+8.6
New Brunswick
268
297
336
325
298
314
326
344
+5.4
Quebec3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Ontario
304
318
338
342
324
339
344
359
+4.2
Manitoba
285
281
328
338
308
307
318
333
+4.8
Saskatchewan
289
297
331
335
313
317
325
337
+3.6
Alberta
299
311
330
335
304
329
327
337
+2.8
British Columbia
302
316
337
342
324
333
346
358
+3.7
Yukon
337C
332C
342C
342C
346C
383C
375C
383C
+2.2
Northwest Territories
337C
332C
342C
342C
346C
383C
375C
383C
+2.2
Nunavut
337C
332C
342C
342C
346C
383C
375C
383C
+2.2
Men
330
336
346
352
345
362
372
382
+2.6
Women
294
307
333
337
313
324
327
342
+4.5
24 years old and under
231
247
321
321
250
259
264
277
+5.1
25 to 29 years old
284
297
330
332
301
317
315
334
+6.0
30 to 34 years old
308
320
339
342
330
340
347
358
+3.2
35 to 39 years old
313
320
339
346
330
347
353
367
+4.0
40 years old and over
316
332
339
349
321
345
359
370
+2.9
Canada
301
313
336
340
320
333
339
353
+4.1
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental extended benefits was paid.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with parental benefits.
3 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
4 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI parental extended benefits was paid.
1 Starting December 3, 2017, parents can choose between receiving standard or extended parental benefits.
2 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with parental benefits.
3 Since January 2006, Quebec has administered its own parental benefits under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.16: Sickness benefits
Annex 2.16.1 – Sickness benefits: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211,2
Total of 2021‑222
Total of 2022‑232
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
11,340
10,880
12,310
12,680
12,710
Prince Edward Island
6,120
4,770
5,460
5,330
5,438
Nova Scotia
21,910
18,300
21,110
19,170
20,042
New Brunswick
30,080
25,230
28,040
26,650
26,205
Quebec
134,070
135,660
143,640
130,250
133,653
Ontario
111,200
132,800
130,970
116,800
118,531
Manitoba
11,380
12,990
13,170
11,300
12,478
Saskatchewan
7,890
8,750
8,760
8,320
8,326
Alberta
32,930
42,370
37,950
33,880
37,376
British Columbia
53,390
57,700
60,240
53,270
54,136
Yukon
440
460
330
370
416
Northwest Territories
250
220
300
270
311
Nunavut
140
220
180
190
176
Men
189,250
199,620
199,850
177,150
185,017
Women
231,890
250,730
262,610
241,330
244,781
24 years old and under
30,010
47,750
41,740
31,290
29,972
25 to 34 years old
91,570
98,030
108,020
91,830
95,804
35 to 44 years old
86,210
87,500
97,710
86,500
89,729
45 to 54 years old
90,670
90,810
92,520
85,250
85,993
55 to 64 years old
99,220
98,840
98,040
95,440
97,376
65 years old and over
23,460
27,420
24,430
28,170
30,924
Canada
421,140
450,350
462,460
418,480
429,798
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI sickness benefits was paid.
1 Claims for sickness benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.16.2 – Sickness benefits: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
Claims established before December 18, 2022 and completed in 2022‑231,R
Claims established before December 18, 2022 and completed in 2023‑24P
Claims established on or after December 18, 2022 and completed in 2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24 (Claims established before December 18, 2022)
Newfoundland and Labrador
9.3
9.4
9.7
9.4
8.7
12.8
-6.8
Prince Edward Island
7.8
8.1
8.1
7.9
7.5
10.9
-4.9
Nova Scotia
9.4
8.9
9.3
8.9
8.0
11.7
-10.5
New Brunswick
8.6
8.3
8.4
8.3
8.0
10.8
-2.8
Quebec
9.5
8.6
8.8
9.0
8.7
11.4
-2.9
Ontario
10.8
9.6
9.4
10.1
9.6
13.2
-4.4
Manitoba
10.3
9.1
8.8
9.8
9.5
12.7
-2.7
Saskatchewan
10.5
9.0
8.9
10.2
9.4
13.0
-7.1
Alberta
10.6
8.9
8.5
9.9
9.9
13.0
+0.2
British Columbia
10.8
9.7
9.9
10.4
9.9
13.2
-5.1
Yukon
9.4
10.1
10.8
10.8
10.7
13.2
-1.8
Northwest Territories
11.0
10.8
10.8
10.5
10.9
15.2
4.3
Nunavut
10.2
10.2
9.5
11.5
7.4
14.2
-35.3
Men
9.6
8.5
8.6
9.1
8.7
12.0
-4.8
Women
10.4
9.5
9.5
9.8
9.3
12.7
-5.6
24 years old and under
9.3
7.8
7.8
8.6
8.6
10.2
+0.9
25 to 34 years old
9.3
8.2
8.5
8.9
8.7
11.0
-2.4
35 to 44 years old
9.9
8.9
8.9
9.4
9.2
12.0
-3.0
45 to 54 years old
10.3
9.3
9.5
9.8
9.3
12.8
-5.6
55 to 64 years old
10.5
9.9
9.9
10.0
9.1
13.6
-8.7
65 years old and over
10.9
10.8
10.6
10.4
9.3
14.6
-11.1
Canada
10.0
9.1
9.1
9.5
9.0
12.4
-5.2
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI sickness benefits was paid.
1 Results for 2022‑23 represent claims established prior to December 18, 2022 and entitled to a maximum of 15 weeks of EI sickness benefits. Claims established on or after December 18, 2022 and entitled to a maximum of 26 weeks of EI sickness benefits are not considered.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.16.3 – Sickness benefits: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
Second half of 2020‑212,3
First half of 2021‑223
2 months in fall 20213
Last 4 months of 2021-22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
457
531
538
483
468
500
523
+4.5
Prince Edward Island
449
536
539
511
466
492
524
+6.5
Nova Scotia
440
532
537
480
455
480
515
+7.3
New Brunswick
456
533
535
503
477
497
525
+5.6
Quebec
445
533
541
481
489
507
530
+4.6
Ontario
460
536
549
498
493
508
532
+4.6
Manitoba
441
529
537
478
463
477
513
+7.5
Saskatchewan
460
534
542
507
479
501
521
+4.0
Alberta
482
539
551
504
498
509
533
+4.7
British Columbia
464
538
549
504
499
521
546
+4.8
Yukon
512
561
571
595
505
602
606
+0.7
Northwest Territories
533
560
589
534
567
606
599
-1.1
Nunavut
544
563
569
452
553
517
618
+19.5
Men
492
545
555
523
529
544
531
-2.4
Women
426
527
539
467
453
478
567
+18.5
24 years old and under
391
515
520
431
403
426
460
+7.9
25 to 34 years old
458
536
544
491
488
507
533
+5.2
35 to 44 years old
472
541
552
505
508
525
552
+5.1
45 to 54 years old
468
540
551
508
509
526
548
+4.2
55 to 64 years old
453
536
548
494
488
507
529
+4.3
65 years old and over
429
528
540
477
453
469
490
+4.5
Canada
456
535
545
493
488
506
531
+4.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI sickness benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with sickness benefits.
2 Claims for sickness benefits could not be established during the first half of 2020‑21 due to the implementation of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefits (CERB).
3 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI sickness benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with sickness benefits.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
1,237.5
6.5
1,388.7
6.8
Professional, scientific and technical services
1,567.1
8.2
1,917.2
9.4
Business, building and other support services1
747.1
3.9
690.6
3.4
Educational services
1,322.7
6.9
1,533.8
7.5
Health care and social assistance
2,480.0
13.0
2,718.8
13.3
Information, culture and recreation2
771.4
4.1
848.6
4.2
Accommodation and food services
1,195.9
6.3
1,127.6
5.5
Other services (excluding public administration)
780.3
4.1
781.5
3.8
Public administration
991.3
5.2
1,197.8
5.9
Unclassified industries3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Canada
19,040.9
100.0
20,446.1
100.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage share is based on unrounded numbers.
1 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
2 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, Table 14-10-0022-01.
Annex 2.17.2 – Sickness benefits (by industry): New claims established
Industry
New claims 2019‑20
Share (%) 2019‑20
New claims 2023‑24
Share (%) 2023‑24
Goods-producing industries
117,450
27.9
111,466
25.9
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
12,730
3.0
11,301
2.6
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4,250
1.0
3,992
0.9
Utilities
720
0.2
554
0.1
Construction
45,550
10.8
44,023
10.2
Manufacturing
54,200
12.9
51,596
12.0
Services-producing industries
291,610
69.2
310,089
72.1
Wholesale trade and retail trade
67,000
15.9
67,678
15.7
Transportation and warehousing
21,850
5.2
23,194
5.4
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
12,000
2.8
11,632
2.7
Professional, scientific and technical services
12,540
3.0
14,278
3.3
Business, building and other support services1
27,510
6.5
29,144
6.8
Educational services
13,070
3.1
14,354
3.3
Health care and social assistance
52,690
12.5
64,421
15.0
Information, culture and recreation2
8,600
2.0
8,101
1.9
Accommodation and food services
29,870
7.1
27,136
6.3
Other services (excluding public administration)
17,970
4.3
17,997
4.2
Public administration
28,510
6.8
32,154
7.5
Unclassified Industries3
12,080
2.9
8,243
1.9
Canada
421,140
100.0
429,798
100.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI sickness benefits was paid.
1 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
2 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
59.0
3.1
81.7
3.0
Professional, scientific and technical services
58.3
3.1
92.3
3.4
Business, building and other support services2
129.0
6.8
192.0
7.0
Educational services
55.3
2.9
79.6
2.9
Health care and social assistance
246.9
13.1
420.0
15.4
Information, culture and recreation3
35.2
1.9
47.2
1.7
Accommodation and food services
113.3
6.0
140.5
5.2
Other services (excluding public administration)
77.7
4.1
110.6
4.1
Public administration
150.1
7.9
234.3
8.6
Unclassified industries4
46.3
2.5
45.2
1.7
Canada
1,888.8
100.0
2,725.3
100.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage share is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI sickness benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with sickness benefits.
2 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.18: Compassionate care benefits
Annex 2.18.1 – Compassionate care benefits: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑242
Newfoundland and Labrador
95
87
74
79
83
Prince Edward Island
29
31
30
44
44
Nova Scotia
273
213
238
210
227
New Brunswick
173
194
180
141
125
Quebec
1,305
1,167
1,271
1,131
1,039
Ontario
3,223
2,826
2,887
2,820
2,766
Manitoba
301
264
225
264
267
Saskatchewan
175
172
145
151
153
Alberta
776
733
721
732
723
British Columbia
1,205
1,090
989
1,034
976
Territories
26
25
15
13
14
Men
2,239
1,871
1,995
2,025
2,011
Women
5,342
4,931
4,780
4,594
4,406
24 years old and under
136
145
142
120
125
25 to 44 years old
2,446
2,197
2,151
2,153
2,210
45 to 54 years old
2,409
2,057
2,143
2,044
1,847
55 years old and over
2,590
2,403
2,339
2,302
2,235
Canada
7,581
6,802
6,775
6,619
6,417
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI compassionate care benefits was paid.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
2 Due to revisions in EI administrative data, comparisons between 2023‑24 and previous fiscal years need to be made with caution. Consult the methodology box in Section 2.1.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.18.2 – Compassionate care benefits: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
11.9
13.4
13.1
10.9R
10.6
-3.2
Prince Edward Island
11.2
13.5
16.0
9.6R
11.0
+14.7
Nova Scotia
10.8
13.3
12.2
12.2
11.5
-5.4
New Brunswick
12.7
11.9
12.2
12.0
12.0
+0.1
Quebec
9.1
9.6
9.6
9.6R
9.2
-4.0
Ontario
11.2
12.2
11.8
11.8
11.0
-6.8
Manitoba
11.1
11.9
12.2
11.3R
11.0
-2.6
Saskatchewan
12.1
12.5
12.6
11.0R
11.5
+4.8
Alberta
12.8
12.5
12.8
12.4R
12.5
+0.6
British Columbia
11.6
12.1
12.1
12.6
11.8
-5.7
Territories
12.6
11.4
11.9
12.7R
11.3
-10.9
Men
11.4
12.3
12.2
12.1R
11.8
-2.3
Women
11.0
11.6
11.4
11.3R
10.7
-5.4
24 years old and under
11.8
10.1
10.6
11.4R
11.0
-3.8
25 to 44 years old
10.5
11.4
11.4
11.0R
10.6
-4.2
45 to 54 years old
10.8
11.5
11.2
11.4R
10.7
-6.1
55 years old and over
11.9
12.5
12.3
12.1R
11.7
-2.6
Canada
11.1
11.8
11.6
11.5R
11.0
-4.3
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI compassionate care benefits was paid.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.18.3 – Compassionate care benefits: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
458
476
538
563
486
514
529
526
-0.5
Prince Edward Island
418
456
534
550
546
493
528
552
+4.5
Nova Scotia
443
501
539
548
466
471
495
545
+10.1
New Brunswick
440
478
537
533
487
483
503
503
+0.1
Quebec
463
498
539
557
497
510
535
547
+2.1
Ontario
491
513
553
564
532
530
553
570
+3.0
Manitoba
471
486
544
554
481
506
517
553
+7.0
Saskatchewan
487
494
556
557
489
552
555
551
-0.7
Alberta
499
516
553
566
531
555
556
575
+3.3
British Columbia
484
520
554
563
531
546
552
578
+4.7
Territories
525
556
561
573
536
627
619
622
+0.5
Men
512
536
559
572
550
565
577
602
+4.4
Women
469
499
545
556
505
511
532
547
+2.8
24 years old and under
416
427
528
525
417
437
466
482
+3.5
25 to 44 years old
494
525
556
564
531
538
561
580
+3.4
45 to 54 years old
490
509
551
564
533
539
555
577
+4.0
55 years old and over
465
498
543
557
502
511
527
542
+2.8
Canada
482
509
549
561
519
527
546
564
+3.4
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI compassionate care benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with compassionate care benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.18.4 – Compassionate care benefits: Amount paid1 ($ thousands)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑242
Newfoundland and Labrador
472.6
620.4
603.7
462.5
461.7
Prince Edward Island
163.3
247.2
253.6
220.6
300.1
Nova Scotia
1,320.2
1,572.8
1,513.3
1,384.0
1,488.1
New Brunswick
959.4
1,173.2
1,256.0
1,022.4
711.2
Quebec
5,547.0
5,905.6
6,769.7
6,035.5
5,360.6
Ontario
17,170.7
18,496.2
20,180.8
18,781.0
17,265.0
Manitoba
1,494.5
1,689.4
1,660.9
1,482.9
1,552.6
Saskatchewan
1,024.6
1,161.2
1,093.8
872.7
938.9
Alberta
4,806.3
5,038.9
5,411.7
5,082.6
5,241.6
British Columbia
6,486.3
7,300.9
7,106.8
6,994.6
6,514.6
Territories
128.4
182.0
143.7
75.5
112.3
Men
13,009.4
13,620.4
14,841.2
14,442.6
14,450.0
Women
26,563.8
29,767.5
31,152.9
27,971.8
25,496.8
24 years old and under
578.9
848.7
868.2
637.3
699.4
25 to 44 years old
12,339.1
13,757.5
14,592.2
13,424.4
13,446.5
45 to 54 years old
12,560.7
12,796.9
14,091.9
13,156.0
11,386.5
55 years old and over
14,094.5
15,984.8
16,441.7
15,196.6
14,414.3
Canada
39,573.2
43,387.9
45,994.0
42,414.4
39,946.8
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI compassionate care benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with compassionate care benefits.
2 Due to revisions in EI administrative data, comparisons between 2023‑24 and previous fiscal years need to be made with caution. Consult the methodology box in Section 2.1.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.19: Family caregiver benefits for adults
Annex 2.19.1 – Family caregiver benefits for adults: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑242
Newfoundland and Labrador
184
166
196
188
178
Prince Edward Island
87
86
73
81
96
Nova Scotia
322
382
387
356
381
New Brunswick
282
227
263
265
286
Quebec
1,934
2,231
2,161
2,137
2,088
Ontario3
5,419
5,679
5,867
6,542
6,970
Manitoba
407
388
451
487
482
Saskatchewan
304
300
340
323
355
Alberta
1,031
1,046
1,159
1,286
1,478
British Columbia
1,575
1,668
1,616
1,568
1,778
Territories
47
35
28
39
43
Men
3,725
3,890
4,103
4,520
4,978
Women
7,867
8,318
8,438
8,752
9,157
24 years old and under
229
367
259
276
356
25 to 34 years old
1,292
1,509
1,649
1,764
1,995
35 to 44 years old
2,128
2,238
2,351
2,592
2,790
45 to 54 years old
3,521
3,340
3,586
3,728
3,843
55 to 64 years old
3,682
3,916
3,964
4,102
4,230
65 years old and over
740
838
732
810
921
Canada
11,592
12,208
12,541
13,272
14,135
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for adults was paid.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
2 Due to revisions in EI administrative data, comparisons between 2023‑24 and previous fiscal years need to be made with caution. Consult the methodology box in Section 2.1.
3 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.19.2 – Family caregiver benefits for adults: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
10.8
10.9
11.4
10.8R
11.0
+2.2
Prince Edward Island
11.5
10.5
11.1
10.5
11.2
+6.7
Nova Scotia
11.3
11.5
11.7
11.0R
10.7
-3.1
New Brunswick
10.9
11.2
11.6
10.8
10.3
-5.2
Quebec
10.7
11.0
11.0
10.5R
10.3
-1.3
Ontario1
10.4
10.9
10.9
10.1R
9.8
-2.7
Manitoba
10.8
11.3
11.3
10.1R
10.6
+4.5
Saskatchewan
11.0
12.1
11.5
10.6R
10.4
-2.2
Alberta
10.9
11.4
10.9
10.6R
10.4
-2.6
British Columbia
10.7
11.4
11.3
10.8R
10.5
-3.4
Territories
11.2
12.0
12.3
11.8R
10.7
-8.7
Men
10.4
10.9
10.8
10.4R
10.1
-3.0
Women
10.7
11.2
11.1
10.3R
10.2
-1.9
24 years old and under
10.6
10.3
11.3
9.9
10.0
+1.6
25 to 34 years old
10.0
10.5
10.4
9.7R
9.6
-1.4
35 to 44 years old
10.0
10.5
10.6
9.9R
9.5
-4.1
45 to 54 years old
10.4
11.1
11.0
10.2R
10.0
-1.5
55 to 64 years old
11.1
11.6
11.4
10.9R
10.6
-3.1
65 years old and over
12.0
12.3
12.0
11.3R
11.6
+2.4
Canada
10.6
11.1
11.0
10.4R
10.1
-2.3
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for adults was paid.
1 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.19.3 – Family caregiver benefits for adults: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
417
455
535
545
474
498
503
527
+4.9
Prince Edward Island
424
525
532
539
431
481
518
516
-0.3
Nova Scotia
412
467
528
544
445
473
485
508
+4.7
New Brunswick
423
464
524
533
468
455
503
520
+3.4
Quebec
417
466
530
547
480
490
513
538
+4.8
Ontario3
456
494
544
558
512
522
538
560
+4.2
Manitoba
449
484
533
544
492
487
504
543
+7.6
Saskatchewan
463
486
539
558
506
495
532
548
+3.0
Alberta
475
507
546
562
515
538
545
558
+2.4
British Columbia
457
492
539
557
517
515
539
567
+5.4
Territories
531
515
567
568
595
580
598
582
-2.8
Men
488
515
551
568
534
547
570
588
+3.2
Women
431
474
534
549
486
493
510
535
+4.8
24 years old and under
384
392
515
525
457
435
448
482
+7.6
25 to 34 years old
466
502
545
558
518
528
548
572
+4.3
35 to 44 years old
467
504
547
561
522
535
551
571
+3.8
45 to 54 years old
455
497
543
558
510
529
540
565
+4.5
55 to 64 years old
440
483
536
551
486
495
518
543
+4.8
65 years old and over
405
439
523
539
460
448
476
493
+3.7
Canada
449
488
539
555
501
512
531
554
+4.4
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for adults was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with benefits for family caregiver for adults.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
3 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.19.4 – Family caregiver benefits for adults: Amount paid1 ($ thousands)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑242
Newfoundland and Labrador
783.7
1,088.0
1,346.7
1,125.2
$1,054.6
Prince Edward Island
421.7
446.2
455.6
419.6
$543.0
Nova Scotia
1,588.1
2,058.9
2,481.8
1,925.5
$2,071.2
New Brunswick
1,310.7
1,295.4
1,567.9
1,477.7
$1,629.3
Quebec
8,801.9
12,096.3
13,865.3
12,128.7
$11,643.5
Ontario3
25,654.8
31,877.4
37,076.1
36,280.1
$37,190.4
Manitoba
1,979.0
2,251.0
2,701.2
2,553.4
$2,785.9
Saskatchewan
1,586.7
1,788.6
2,007.8
1,857.1
$2,031.1
Alberta
5,599.0
6,330.8
7,586.7
7,463.0
$8,511.2
British Columbia
7,647.9
9,832.6
10,336.8
9,191.3
$10,048.0
Territories
295.8
224.3
178.3
276.4
278.4
Men
19,098.4
23,445.0
26,391.0
27,221.9
29,630.1
Women
36,570.9
45,844.5
53,213.1
47,476.2
48,156.4
24 years old and under
740.2
1,724.4
1,692.0
1,177.6
1,654.0
25 to 34 years old
5,831.3
8,196.6
9,889.9
9,395.7
10,578.9
35 to 44 years old
10,236.5
12,218.4
14,777.1
14,245.6
14,893.3
45 to 54 years old
17,264.8
19,364.6
22,933.2
21,025.2
21,627.0
55 to 64 years old
18,022.9
22,901.0
25,448.7
24,119.8
23,941.9
65 years old and over
3,573.7
4,884.4
4,863.3
4,734.1
5,091.4
Canada
55,669.3
69,289.4
79,604.2
74,698.0
77,786.5
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for adults was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with benefits for family caregiver for adults.
2 Due to revisions in EI administrative data, comparisons between 2023‑24 and previous fiscal years need to be made with caution. Consult the methodology box in Section 2.1.
3 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.20: Family caregiver benefits for children
Annex 2.20.1 – Family caregiver benefits for children: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑242
Newfoundland and Labrador
72
71
56
47
48
Prince Edward Island
25
44
31
30
23
Nova Scotia
140
123
120
108
115
New Brunswick
104
101
113
132
79
Quebec
1,054
1,155
1,208
1,119
1,068
Ontario3
2,056
2,028
2,162
2,332
1,630
Manitoba
195
209
185
209
158
Saskatchewan
180
209
228
233
143
Alberta
798
791
773
889
611
British Columbia
759
791C
757C
734
533
Territories
20
791C
757C
22
14
Men
1,201
1,281
1,356
1,445
1,203
Women
4,202
4,241
4,278
4,410
3,219
24 years old and under
226
242
231
181
151
25 to 44 years old4
4,546
4,639
4,771
5,010
3,573
45 to 54 years old
551
546
569
581
617
55 years old and over
80
95
63
83
81
Canada
5,403
5,522
5,634
5,855
4,422
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for children was paid. All claims for which benefits are shared between 2 parents are considered as 2 separate claims.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
2 Due to revisions in EI administrative data, comparisons between 2023‑24 and previous fiscal years need to be made with caution. Consult the methodology box in Section 2.1.
3 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
4 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the age category was unknown have been combined with the 25 to 44 years old category.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for the territories and British Columbia have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.20.2 – Family caregiver benefits for children: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
19.3
19.1
17.7
16.7R
17.4
+4.1
Prince Edward Island
12.0
7.6
14.7
17.4R
16.2
-6.8
Nova Scotia
16.3
18.3
15.4
18.3R
18.2
-0.2
New Brunswick
18.0
15.5
19.2
15.1R
17.0
+12.3
Quebec
14.0
12.3
13.0
12.4R
12.8
+3.6
Ontario1
16.2
16.2
15.8
16.8R
16.0
-4.6
Manitoba
14.5
16.9
17.1
15.3R
19.2
+25.2
Saskatchewan
16.7
14.9
14.7
16.9R
18.9
+12.0
Alberta
15.5
14.9
15.0
15.9R
16.1
+0.9
British Columbia
15.6
14.5C
15.1C
16.6R
16.1
-2.6
Territories
17.2
14.5C
15.1C
22.0R
9.8
-55.3
Men
14.2
13.2
13.4
13.3R
13.1
-1.2
Women
15.9
15.4
15.6
16.2R
16.3
+0.9
24 years old and under
14.0
13.2
13.0
13.6R
13.4
-1.7
25 to 44 years old2
14.9
14.1
14.2
14.7R
14.8
+0.9
45 to 54 years old
18.3
19.3
19.7
18.7R
17.1
-8.4
55 years old and over
21.8
19.7
20.4
15.2R
17.1
+12.4
Canada
15.4
14.8
15.0
15.3R
15.2
-0.2
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for children was paid.
1 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
2 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the age category was unknown have been combined with the 25 to 44 years old category.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for the territories and British Columbia have been combined.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.20.3 – Family caregiver benefits for children: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
452
483
546
558
434
479
530
502
-5.2
Prince Edward Island
387
550
542
551
475
522
522
575
+10.2
Nova Scotia
429
469
543
556
452
498
506
518
+2.3
New Brunswick
429
498
548
548
464
467
493
522
+5.9
Quebec
457
494
549
555
517
536
545
563
+3.4
Ontario3
467
511
554
565
518
544
553
560
+1.2
Manitoba
443
509
538
548
520
494
536
528
-1.3
Saskatchewan
449
506
552
558
539
541
551
564
+2.4
Alberta
480
520
548
564
523
555
551
563
+2.2
British Columbia
459
510
552
561C
524C
533C
556
552
-0.6
Territories
499
475
586
561C
524C
533C
608
616
+1.2
Men
500
526
560
571
546
572
582
598
+2.8
Women
452
500
547
557
505
524
536
538
+0.4
24 years old and under
382
425
526
524
499
436
435
471
+8.3
25 to 44 years old4
467
510
552
562
521
543
554
564
+1.8
45 to 54 years old
462
520
548
565
507
527
542
544
+0.4
55 years old and over
435
467
548
541
481
505
515
540
+4.7
Canada
462
506
551
560
517
538
549
558
+1.7
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for children was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with benefits for family caregiver for children.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
3 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
4 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the age category was unknown have been combined with the 25 to 44 years old category.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for the territories and British Columbia have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.20.4 – Family caregiver benefits for children: Amount paid1 ($ thousands)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑242
Newfoundland and Labrador
554.1
515.9
653.1
394.2
341.4
Prince Edward Island
115.0
192.2
252.8
197.9
147.0
Nova Scotia
990.4
980.7
1,033.8
823.0
958.5
New Brunswick
708.3
751.2
975.8
906.9
659.8
Quebec
6,724.9
7,161.2
9,170.2
7,512.1
7,699.9
Ontario3
14,104.3
16,636.2
18,363.8
17,279.2
12,460.3
Manitoba
1,393.5
1,802.8
1,583.2
1,537.6
1,280.2
Saskatchewan
1,031.4
1,504.9
1,478.7
1,506.6
1,248.1
Alberta
5,715.7
6,153.3
6,016.3
5,771.6
4,771.4
British Columbia
4,820.7
5,341.2
5,735.7
5,006.7
3,903.8
Territories
120.8
180.4
163.5
226.0
125.6
Men
8,036.3
9,302.0
10,549.0
10,317.4
8,991.6
Women
28,242.7
31,918.0
34,877.9
30,844.4
24,609.2
24 years old and under
1,168.8
1,426.1
1,578.2
963.9
844.8
25 to 44 years old4
30,061.8
33,250.0
36,660.8
33,844.9
26,661.4
45 to 54 years old
4,395.3
5,644.8
6,357.2
5,749.2
5,345.4
55 years old and over
653.2
899.2
830.7
603.7
749.3
Canada
36,279.1
41,220.0
45,426.9
41,161.7
33,600.8
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of benefits for family caregiver for children was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with benefits for family caregiver for children.
2 Due to revisions in EI administrative data, comparisons between 2023‑24 and previous fiscal years need to be made with caution. Consult the methodology box in Section 2.1.
3 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the region was unknown have been combined with Ontario.
4 For confidentiality purposes, claims for which the age category was unknown have been combined with the 25 to 44 years old category.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.21: Work-Sharing benefits
Annex 2.21.1 – Work-Sharing benefits: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
47C
498
24C
15
60C
Prince Edward Island
47C
121
24C
40
60C
Nova Scotia
70
2,029
96
39C
89
New Brunswick
70
1,253
119
39C
64
Quebec
2,385
19,666
3,816
3,666
8,515
Ontario
3,969
29,381
8,285
3,900
5,756
Manitoba
1,729
6,733
411
1,354
1,352
Saskatchewan
642
1,742
250
39
107
Alberta
1,089
11,770
788
334
308
British Columbia
1,045
9,758
1,289
572
1,278
Yukon
0
13
0
0
0
Northwest Territories
0
17
0
0
0
Nunavut
0
10
0
0
0
Men
8,528
52,895
10,277
6,532
11,397
Women
2,518
30,096
4,801
3,427
6,132
24 years old and under
748
4,272
1,102
731
1,025
25 to 44 years old
4,644
36,683
5,708
3,519
6,694
45 to 54 years old
2,809
21,295
3,861
2,439
4,240
55 years old and over
2,845
20,741
4,407
3,270
5,570
Canada
11,046
82,991
15,078
9,959
17,529
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some provinces have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.21.2 – Work-Sharing benefits: Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
13.0C
10.3
20.2
21.9
16.9C
n/a
Prince Edward Island
13.0C
9.8
48.1
5.6R
16.9C
n/a
Nova Scotia
19.0
9.7
29.4
34.3R
27.4
-20.1
New Brunswick
11.2
13.6
23.7
21.1
13.7
-35.1
Quebec
16.2
11.5
19.7
24.5R
18.6
-24.1
Ontario
13.4
11.5
23.5
25.6R
17.1
-33.0
Manitoba
12.1
10.8
19.3
16.5R
11.6
-29.7
Saskatchewan
19.0
14.5
30.0
25.2R
16.2
-35.7
Alberta
12.7
13.6
28.8
39.4
17.9
-54.6
British Columbia
14.9
11.9
26.51,C
29.91,C,R
20.0
n/a
Yukon
0.0
11.7
26.51,C
29.91,C,R
0.0
n/a
Northwest Territories
0.0
16.4
26.51,C
29.91,C,R
0.0
n/a
Nunavut
0.0
7.4
26.51,C
29.91,C,R
0.0
n/a
Men
13.8
11.6
22.7
25.1R
17.4
-30.7
Women
15.8
12.3
25.0
26.5R
18.2
-31.1
24 years old and under
13.2
11.2
18.5
18.1R
14.5
-20.3
25 to 44 years old
13.7
11.7
22.1
23.6
16.4
-30.9
45 to 54 years old
15.0
11.9
25.0
27.1R
17.6
-35.1
55 years old and over
15.2
12.1
25.2
27.9R
19.9
-28.8
Canada
14.4
11.8
23.5
25.6
17.7
-30.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 There were no new claims for Work-Sharing benefits established in the territories in 2021‑22, 2022‑23 and 2023‑24. However, there were a few claims completed in 2021‑22 and 2022‑23, but the numbers were too low to present the average duration for the Territories alone. Consequently, claims have been combined with British Columbia.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some provinces and territories have been combined.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.21.3 – Work-Sharing benefits: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
233C
131
207
X
X
X
185
141C
n/a
Prince Edward Island
233C
123
211
X
X
X
150
141C
n/a
Nova Scotia
132
122
148
129
102
133
143C,R
124
n/a
New Brunswick
114
110
121
137
106
137
143C,R
115
n/a
Quebec
136
120
144
137
176
140
139
139
-0.1
Ontario
127
136
148
142
127
140
137
142
+4.0
Manitoba
149
115
132
180
132
115
77
116
+50.6
Saskatchewan
152
153
157
134
176
207
142
152
+6.7
Alberta
159
137
148
163
164
194
138
111
-19.8
British Columbia
142
128
150
136
147
179
152
153
+0.4
Yukon
n/a
X
X
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Northwest Territories
n/a
X
X
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Nunavut
n/a
X
X
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Men
143
132
143
145
153
163
134
145
+8.0
Women
124
126
148
135
117
139
123
126
+2.7
24 years old and under
134
115
143
150
129
134
119
131
+9.8
25 to 44 years old
139
129
142
142
146
159
132
140
+5.7
45 to 54 years old
140
131
145
139
138
158
129
140
+8.8
55 years old and over
138
133
150
141
144
155
132
137
+3.7
Canada
139
130
145
142
142
155
130
138
+6.2
Notes: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with Work-Sharing benefits.
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some provinces have been combined.
R Revised data.
X Suppressed for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Notes: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with Work-Sharing benefits.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some provinces and territories have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.22: Work-Sharing benefits (by industry)
Annex 2.22.1 – Work-Sharing benefits (by industry): New claims established
Industry
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑24
Goods-producing industries
9,347
43,142
12,161
8,658
15,871
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
107C
445
82
58C
53C
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
107C
658
24
58C
53C
Utilities
107C
32
0
0
0
Construction
215
1,761
192
190
296
Manufacturing
9,025
40,246
11,863
8,410
15,522
Services-producing industries
1,642
37,959
2,550
1,192
1,623
Wholesale and retail trade
711
13,011
1,053
445
768
Transportation and warehousing
79
2,115
359
87C
86
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
84
2,607
73
87C
16
Professional, scientific and technical services
311
8,474
261
294
338
Business, building and support services2
175
4,925
257
191
140
Educational services
17
768
29
31C
13
Health care and social assistance
36
724
63
31C
13
Information, culture and recreation3
96
2,016
96
81C
122
Accommodation and food services
43
955
142
81C
80
Other services (excluding public administration)
78
2,165
217 C
63C
47C
Public administration
12
199
217 C
63C
47C
Unclassified industries4
57
1,890
367
109
35
Canada
11,046
82,991
15,078
9,959
17,529
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some industries have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.22.2 – Work-Sharing benefits (by industry): Average actual duration (number of weeks)
Industry
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Goods-producing industries
14.4
11.7
21.0
23.4R
17.1
-27.0
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6.8
10.0
25.8
26.2R
23.1C
n/a
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
10.9
14.0C
27.6
63.2C
23.1C
n/a
Utilities
0.0
14.0C
60.5
63.2C
0.0
n/a
Construction
15.6
14.7
24.6
31.3
15.9
-49.3
Manufacturing
14.4
11.6
20.7
23.2
17.1
-26.3
Services-producing industries
14.5
12.0
27.9
34.3R
22.3
-34.9
Wholesale and retail trade
12.6
11.5
25.6
30.1
21.5
-28.4
Transportation and warehousing
15.7C
10.9
27.7
39.2R
25.0
-36.4
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
15.7C
10.0
34.4
33.8
13.6
-59.7
Professional, scientific and technical services
16.1
12.5
26.2
38.2R
23.5
-38.5
Business, building and support services1
9.7
13.1
31.1
33.7R
17.8
-47.1
Educational services
17.4C
12.7
25.0
36.5R
27.7C
n/a
Health care and social assistance
17.4C
12.4
25.4
39.1R
27.7C
n/a
Information, culture and recreation2
19.7
13.1
36.9
53.9
33.7
-37.5
Accommodation and food services
12.3
11.2
23.4
28.1R
19.2
-31.7
Other services (excluding public administration)
15.9C
12.8
29.7
33.1R
24.7C
n/a
Public administration
15.9C
12.2
18.0
15.9R
24.7C
n/a
Unclassified industries3
15.9C
11.2
27.1
35.8R
16.3
-54.4
Canada
14.4
11.8
23.5
25.6
17.7
-30.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some industries have been combined.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
152
144
169
X
X
X
179C
146
n/a
Professional, scientific and technical services
156
128
150
150
167
170
174
168
-3.7
Business, building and support services3
146
131
144
135
110
131
145
152
+4.8
Educational services
195
177
191
191
X
X
154C
173
n/a
Health care and social assistance
140
140
135
153
X
X
154C
113
n/a
Information, culture and recreation4
145
123
166
102
238
178
171C
215
n/a
Accommodation and food services
111
121
166
160
123
131
171C
123
n/a
Other services (excluding public administration)
136
119
137
141
X
X
177C
167C
-5.4
Public administration
152
141
164
134C
189C
158C
177C
167C
-5.4
Unclassified industries5
211
147
165
134C
189C
158C
167
124
-25.7
Canada
139
130
145
142
142
155
130
138
+6.2
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least 1 $ of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with Work-Sharing benefits.
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
5 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some industries have been combined.
X suppressed for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
71.8
5,711.7
1,244.2
114.7
56.2
Professional, scientific and technical services
430.6
17,855.5
3,527.5
1,197.4
1,303.4
Business, building and support services2
134.3
12,446.9
5,915.5
610.6
471.4
Educational services
46.0
2,247.8
1,041.2
126.2
41.7
Health care and social assistance
21.7
1,558.4
629.8
137.7
48.8
Information, culture and recreation3
72.6
5,504.2
1,789.2
317.9
430.6
Accommodation and food services
45.3
2,218.9
1,086.8
109.4
164.4
Other services (excluding public administration)
42.8
4,918.9
2,106.3
469.0
165.3
Public administration
12.7
362.5
1,457.9C
8.1
18.1
Unclassified industries4
35.3
4,492.6
1,457.9C
331.0
109.7
Canada
16,512.0
183,455.2
88,761.2
30,626.3
39,537.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least 1 $ of EI Work-Sharing benefits was paid.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with Work-Sharing benefits.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some industries have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.23: Family Supplement
Annex 2.23.1 – Family Supplement: New claims established1
Category
2019‑20
2020‑212
2021‑222
2022‑232
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
1,970
2,700
1,700
1,610
1,639
Prince Edward Island
770
700
470
380
391
Nova Scotia
3,970
5,000
3,170
2,210
2,684
New Brunswick
3,500
3,850
2,200
2,080
2,377
Quebec
15,640
21,860
11,590
9,140
9,486
Ontario
20,580
33,330
14,320
15,170
17,598
Manitoba
3,790
4,610
3,310
3,450
3,531
Saskatchewan
3,130
3,910
2,580
2,610
3,040
Alberta
6,360
10,380
5,210
5,150
6,031
British Columbia
6,130
8,420
4,710
4,120
4,430
Yukon
50C
60
100C
50C
16
Northwest Territories
50C
110
100C
50C
60
Nunavut
20
140
110
60
69
Men
12,650
15,970
9,040
8,040
9,554
Women
53,260
79,100
40,430
37,990
41,798
24 years old and under
7,430
9,990
6,390
5,520
4,971
25 to 44 years old
48,470
69,200
35,480
33,050
38,042
45 to 54 years old
8,500
13,700
6,470
6,190
7,044
55 years old and over
1,510
2,180
1,130
1,270
1,295
Canada
65,910
95,070
49,470
46,030
51,352
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 in Family Supplement was paid.
1 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some territories have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.23.2 – Family Supplement: Percentage of new claims established which included Family Supplement1 (%)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑212
2021‑222
2022‑232
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
2.4
2.7
2.0
1.9
2.1
Prince Edward Island
3.5
2.8
2.0
1.7
1.7
Nova Scotia
4.8
4.9
3.5
2.8
3.4
New Brunswick
3.9
3.5
2.3
2.5
2.9
Quebec
3.3
2.9
2.2
1.9
1.9
Ontario
3.5
3.1
2.1
2.5
2.7
Manitoba
5.9
4.5
4.6
5.1
5.0
Saskatchewan
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.9
5.6
Alberta
3.2
2.8
2.5
2.6
2.8
British Columbia
2.9
2.5
2.0
1.8
1.9
Yukon
1.2C
1.9
2.0C
1.2C
0.7
Northwest Territories
1.2C
3.8
2.0C
1.2C
2.5
Nunavut
1.7
7.1
7.0
4.4
5.0
Men
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.9
Women
6.2
5.5
4.1
4.2
4.6
24 years old and under
4.3
2.3
2.7
3.2
2.7
25 to 44 years old
5.3
5.0
3.4
3.5
3.7
45 to 54 years old
2.4
2.6
1.8
1.9
2.1
55 years old and over
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
Canada
3.5
3.1
2.4
2.4
2.6
Note: Includes claims for which at least $1 in Family Supplement was paid.
1 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some territories have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.23.3 – Family Supplement: Average weekly Family Supplement1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
43
38
39
45
45
43
36
40
+10.6
Prince Edward Island
34
27
34
28
27
26
37
38
+3.1
Nova Scotia
45
35
38
43
33
44
41
43
+4.1
New Brunswick
41
45
37
36
40
40
39
43
+11.7
Quebec
44
36
39
44
41
41
44
43
-1.6
Ontario
43
45
37
41
39
40
43
44
+3.0
Manitoba
56
55
42
51
52
55
52R
57
+9.8
Saskatchewan
50
54
45
51
47
53
57
55
-3.1
Alberta
45
50
39
46
41
42
48
48
+0.7
British Columbia
41
50
36
39
47
42
42
42
-0.9
Yukon
31C
63C
39
47C
35C
18C
45C
38
n/a
Northwest Territories
31C
63C
29
47C
35C
18C
45C
46
n/a
Nunavut
46
52
37
54
35C
18C
59
49
-16.6
Men
48
46
40
47
45
46
53
50
-5.2
Women
44
47
38
43
40
41
43
45
+3.9
24 years old and under
39
36
35
36
36
37
38
37
-3.0
25 to 44 years old
47
52
40
46
43
44
47
48
+2.7
45 to 54 years old
38
46
35
41
40
39
40
39
-1.9
55 years old and over
32
32
31
36
36
37
38
38
+0.1
Canada
45
47
38
44
41
42
45
46
+2.3
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 in Family Supplement was paid.
1 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some territories have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.23.4 – Family Supplement: Average weekly benefit rate1,2 ($)
Category
2019‑20
First half of 2020‑21
Second half of 2020‑213
First half of 2021‑223
2 months in fall 20213
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
360
414
537
525
433
344
389
406
+4.4
Prince Edward Island
361
348
531
524
414
330
379
417
+9.9
Nova Scotia
352
332
534
532
376
349
360
400
+11.3
New Brunswick
362
370
533
524
399
341
405
428
+5.9
Quebec
390
411
538
537
430
404
438
458
+4.6
Ontario
372
371
533
522
392
396
399
434
+8.8
Manitoba
371
375
540
534
427
386
410
434
+5.9
Saskatchewan
382
394
542
536
444
404
410
436
+6.3
Alberta
395
405
535
530
442
408
402
434
+7.9
British Columbia
380
386
534
524
419
392
414
455
+9.9
Yukon
466C
460C
541
500C
353C
465C
372C
545
n/a
Northwest Territories
466C
460C
532
500C
353C
465C
372C
465
n/a
Nunavut
414
349
539
529
353C
465C
394
459
+16.3
Men
427
417
539
539
464
451
477
499
+4.6
Women
366
375
535
527
400
373
393
423
+7.7
24 years old and under
332
348
526
505
387
347
349
376
+7.6
25 to 44 years old
384
390
537
532
416
392
413
443
+7.3
45 to 54 years old
383
424
533
532
435
413
426
448
+5.1
55 years old and over
373
365
531
533
465
411
440
452
+2.6
Canada
378
378
535
529
415
390
408
437
+7.3
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which at least $1 in Family Supplement was paid.
1 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
2 Averages include all claims which provided Family Supplement top-ups paid to Employment Insurance claimants.
3 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for some territories have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.23.5 – Family Supplement: Amount paid1 ($ million)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
2.8
3.4
4.9
2.0
1.9
Prince Edward Island
0.7
0.9
1.0
0.4
0.3
Nova Scotia
5.1
6.6
8.3
2.6
2.7
New Brunswick
4.3
5.0
5.4
2.1
2.4
Quebec
12.9
20.5
25.8
7.1
7.1
Ontario
21.8
38.2
38.9
12.5
15.4
Manitoba
5.0
6.5
7.4
4.0
4.8
Saskatchewan
4.0
5.4
6.9
3.6
4.0
Alberta
6.9
12.3
14.1
5.4
6.1
British Columbia
6.4
9.6
10.0
3.7
3.8
Yukon
0.1C
0.1
0.1
0.1C
0.1C
Northwest Territories
0.1C
0.1
0.1
0.1C
0.1C
Nunavut
0.1C
0.1
0.2
0.1C
0.1C
Men
12.7
18.0
20.1
7.9
8.5
Women
57.4
90.6
102.8
35.8
40.1
24 years old and under
8.5
10.2
10.6
5.4
4.9
25 to 44 years old
53.6
82.3
92.9
32.6
37.7
45 to 54 years old
7.1
14.1
17.2
4.8
5.1
55 years old and over
0.9
1.9
2.3
0.9
0.9
Canada
70.1
108.6
123.0
43.7
48.6
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which at least $1 in Family Supplement was paid.
1 2019‑20 excludes family caregiver benefits for adults and children due to the incompatibility of administrative data sources. Starting in 2020‑21, data on family caregiver benefits for adults and children are included.
C For confidentiality purposes, data for the territories have been combined.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.24: Working while on claim
Annex 2.24.1 – Working while on claim: Number of completed claims for Employment Insurance regular benefits with working while on claim
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Newfoundland and Labrador
38,590
35,200
52,260
40,031R
32,710
Prince Edward Island
7,110
6,510
11,380
8,915R
6,936
Nova Scotia
31,910
27,630
53,890
35,265R
26,297
New Brunswick
37,590
36,270
57,050
43,493R
33,172
Quebec
203,950
236,520
376,570
224,649R
200,254
Ontario
148,790
177,810
470,810
182,237R
153,161
Manitoba
16,700
19,440
41,320
20,622R
16,974
Saskatchewan
16,490
16,430
30,660
16,797R
13,690
Alberta
55,140
68,340
151,570
59,646R
51,678
British Columbia
55,960
67,680
146,120
65,606R
59,193
Yukon
780
570
1,160
600R
511
Northwest Territories
680
390
780
551R
437
Nunavut
380
160
440
283R
238
Men
356,280
421,990
690,740
379,010R
339,869
Women
257,790
270,960
703,270
319,685R
255,382
24 years old and under
53,120
78,600
224,490
70,917R
50,612
25 to 44 years old
288,360
332,580
627,100
323,332R
288,242
45 to 54 years old
154,910
157,190
285,560
157,883R
136,805
55 years old and over
117,680
124,580
256,860
146,563R
119,592
Canada
614,070
692,950
1,394,010
698,695R
595,251
Note: Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of regular benefits was paid. Includes only claims with at least $1 of employment income earned from working while on claim while claiming EI regular benefits.
p Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.24.2 – Working while on claim: Average number of weeks worked while on claim
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
16.2
14.9
17.8
17.2R
17.1
-0.3
Prince Edward Island
12.1
12.1
14.5
12.2R
13.4
+9.7
Nova Scotia
12.9
12.6
15.1
14.2R
13.3
-5.9
New Brunswick
15.4
14.9
17.8
15.8R
16.2
+2.7
Quebec
12.8
11.0
14.0
13.3R
12.5
-5.8
Ontario
8.0
6.9
11.6
8.7R
7.2
-16.6
Manitoba
6.1
5.7
10.7
6.4R
5.6
-13.8
Saskatchewan
6.8
6.7
11.6
7.6R
6.7
-12.2
Alberta
7.1
6.2
12.0
7.9R
6.6
-16.9
British Columbia
8.2
7.5
13.4
8.0R
7.0
-11.9
Yukon
4.6
6.4
10.3
4.9R
4.8
-2.5
Northwest Territories
6.8
6.4
7.4
6.3R
4.3
-30.8
Nunavut
8.2
5.1
2.6
4.5R
4.7
+4.2
Men
11.3
9.8
12.5
12.0R
11.4
-5.0
Women
9.9
8.7
13.7
10.2R
8.7
-14.6
24 years old and under
8.9
6.5
10.2
8.1R
7.9
-2.3
25 to 44 years old
9.9
8.7
12.2
10.3R
9.4
-9.4
45 to 54 years old
12.1
10.8
15.0
12.6R
11.3
-10.0
55 years old and over
11.8
11.0
15.5
13.1R
12.2
-6.7
Canada
10.7
9.3
13.1
11.2R
10.3
-8.3
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of regular benefits was paid. Includes only weeks with at least $1 of employment income earned from working while on claim while claiming EI regular benefits.
p Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.24.3 – Working while on claim: Average weekly employment income earned from working while on claim ($)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
1,060
1,074
981
1,099R
1,213
+10.3
Prince Edward Island
737
751
677
760R
882
+16.0
Nova Scotia
808
878
711
879R
984
+11.9
New Brunswick
853
883
763
877R
1,023
+16.6
Quebec
824
904
740
938R
1,021
+8.9
Ontario
700
740
525
714R
789
+10.6
Manitoba
612
621
471
611R
680
+11.4
Saskatchewan
727
774
622
722R
832
+15.2
Alberta
855
852
647
836R
954
+14.0
British Columbia
765
808
588
783R
883
+12.8
Yukon
730
764R
633
659R
788
+19.5
Northwest Territories
856
824
794
813R
871
+7.1
Nunavut
611
732
707
720R
762
+5.9
Men
978
1,003
831
1,064
1,152
+8.3
Women
548
580
450
577R
646
+11.8
24 years old and under
629
646
401R
602R
726
+20.6
25 to 44 years old
802
859
659R
857
948
+10.6
45 to 54 years old
846
903
733
906R
984
+8.7
55 years old and over
799
841
694
852
934
+9.7
Canada
797
847
639
841
935
+11.1
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of regular benefits was paid. Includes employment income only (all amounts paid in Employment Insurance benefits are excluded from the calculation). Only weeks with at least $1 of employment income earned from working while on claim while claiming EI regular benefits are taken into account in the calculation.
p Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.24.4 – Working while on claim: Percentage of completed claims for Employment Insurance regular benefits with employment income from working while on claim (%)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23R
2023‑24P
Change (p.p.) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
60.5
59.6R
62.6
59.0R
54.7
-4.3
Prince Edward Island
47.8
48.2R
55.9
48.5R
46.2
-2.3
Nova Scotia
52.9
51.8R
57.3
52.7R
48.1
-4.6
New Brunswick
57.2
57.5R
58.9
55.7R
53.0
-2.7
Quebec
56.0
55.4R
54.0
52.5R
50.9
-1.6
Ontario
42.1
44.3R
50.4
43.5R
37.9
-5.7
Manitoba
40.8
45.5R
49.8
42.6R
39.3
-3.3
Saskatchewan
42.2
43.1R
46.4
41.2
38.7
-2.5
Alberta
44.7
44.3R
48.7
41.2R
39.3
-1.9
British Columbia
46.6
48.6R
51.2
45.7R
42.2
-3.5
Yukon
45.9
36.3R
40.6
36.7R
34.0
-2.7
Northwest Territories
41.7
29.1R
32.1
32.5R
29.6
-2.9
Nunavut
44.7
27.1R
30.1
28.4R
28.6
+0.3
Men
47.2
47.9R
47.4
44.5R
41.9
-2.6
Women
52.2
52.7R
57.5
52.6R
47.9
-4.7
24 years old and under
49.0
47.0R
55.7
46.5R
40.5
-6.0
25 to 44 years old
53.0
52.8R
54.7
50.6R
46.5
-4.1
45 to 54 years old
57.2
57.4R
59.3
56.8R
53.1
-3.7
55 years old and over
36.1
38.5R
39.6
37.6R
35.0
-2.6
Canada
49.1
49.7R
52.0
47.9R
44.3
-3.6
Note: Percentage point change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of regular benefit was paid.
p Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.25: Regular benefits for apprentices
Annex 2.25.1 – Regular benefits for apprentices: New claims established
Category
2019‑20
Total of 2020‑211
Total of 2021‑221
Total of 2022‑231
2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
940
480
730
900
963
Prince Edward Island
350
120
220
260
368
Nova Scotia
1,470
1,060
1,090
1,280
1,513
New Brunswick
1,500
1,080
1,310
1,330
1,554
Quebec*
60
140
180
110
87
Ontario
14,700
9,550
13,930
16,520
18,340
Manitoba
2,710
2,160
2,350
2,440
2,656
Saskatchewan
2,500
1,490
2,140
2,430
2,591
Alberta
13,270
7,950
10,970
11,710
13,762
British Columbia
9,500
7,540
8,830
9,590
10,375
Territories
180
130
250
150
223
Men
44,680
29,860
39,660
44,100
49,372
Women
2,500
1,840
2,340
2,620
3,060
24 years old and under
20,910
13,550
17,800
20,100
22,952
25 to 44 years old
24,920
17,260
22,770
25,150
27,802
45 years old and over
1,350
890
1,430
1,470
1,678
Canada
47,180
31,700
42,000
46,720
52,432
Note: Includes claims from apprentices referred under Section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid while the claimant was on training.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
* The low number of claims from apprentices in Quebec is due to the unique program design in which apprentices complete all of the technical training prior to beginning on-the-job training.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada. Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.25.2 – Regular benefits for apprentices: Average actual duration (number of training weeks)
Category
2019-20
Claims established before March 15, 2020 and completed in 2020‑21
Claims established on or after September 27, 2020 and completed in 2020‑211
Claims established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 and completed in 2021‑221
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2021‑22
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑232,R
2023‑24P
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
8.2
7.9
7.0
8.0
7.5
8.5R
8.9
+5.0
Prince Edward Island
7.5
7.6
8.0
11.1
7.1
9.4R
9.5
+0.8
Nova Scotia
8.2
8.1
6.4
8.8
6.7
8.1R
8.4
+2.9
New Brunswick
7.9
9.2
6.7
8.8
6.2
8.1
8.3
+2.1
Quebec
10.7
X
X
16.3
9.0
10.5R
10.3
-2.5
Ontario
9.2
9.9
8.0
9.6
7.8
8.8R
8.9
+0.8
Manitoba
9.7
10.4
7.5
9.7
8.3
9.1R
9.2
+1.9
Saskatchewan
8.5
9.3
6.3
9.7
6.5
8.2
8.6
+4.7
Alberta
9.0
9.3
7.5
10.3
7.7
8.9
8.9
0.0
British Columbia
9.2
10.1
7.2
9.9
7.1
8.8R
8.9
+0.7
Territories
8.9
8.4
7.4
9.4
10.1
9.6R
9.0
-6.6
Men
9.0
9.6
7.5
9.7
7.6
8.8R
8.9
+1.0
Women
9.3
9.2
7.6
10.8
7.7
8.9R
8.8
-1.1
24 years old and under
9.1
9.8
7.4
10.1
7.5
8.8R
8.8
+0.6
25 to 44 years old
9.0
9.5
7.5
9.7
7.7
8.8R
8.9
+1.1
45 years old and over
8.3
9.2
8.2
9.0
7.6
8.5R
8.7
+2.6
Canada
9.0
9.6
7.5
9.8
7.6
8.8R
8.9
+0.9
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims from apprentices referred under Section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid while the claimant was on training.
1 EI temporary measures affecting the maximum number of entitlement weeks were in effect during this period.
2 The average duration of claims completed in 2022‑23 only accounts for claims that were established on or after September 26, 2021. Claims that were established before September 26, 2021 were mostly completed in 2020‑21 and 2021‑22, and those that were completed in 2022‑23 have a high duration.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
X Suppressed for confidentiality purposes.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.25.3 – Regular benefits for apprentices: Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
Second half of 2020‑212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Newfoundland and Labrador
517
552
556
528
539
564
604
+7.1
Prince Edward Island
430
529
491
458
429
505
540
+6.9
Nova Scotia
473
512
528
499
537
528
543
+2.8
New Brunswick
467
515
520
520
490
525
544
+3.7
Quebec
434
513
494
451
545
516
560
+8.5
Ontario
510
546
563
549
574
585
603
+3.1
Manitoba
512
549
551
544
563
548
583
+6.3
Saskatchewan
517
557
556
559
583
575
592
+3.0
Alberta
532
561
573
572
581
595
609
+2.2
British Columbia
507
543
556
537
556
572
597
+4.3
Territories
551
553
595
557
577
610
619
+1.4
Men
515
549
561
552
569
581
600
+3.3
Women
492
525
540
507
526
543
571
+5.2
24 years old and under
497
540
547R
532
540
558
578
+3.6
25 to 44 years old
525
553
568
558
586
592
611
+3.2
45 years old and over
529
546
565
566
551
588
610
+3.8
Canada
513
547
559
549
566
578
598
+3.4
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims from apprentices referred under Section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid while the claimant was on training.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims from apprentices referred under Section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid while the claimant was on training.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2019‑20 to 2022‑23 and 100% of data for 2023‑24.
Annex 2.26: Regular benefits while on training with permission from Service Canada (Skills Boost)
Annex 2.26.1 – Regular benefits while on training with permission from Service Canada (Skills Boost): New claims established
Category
2019‑20
2020‑211
2021‑221
2022‑231
2023‑24
Atlantic provinces
44
23
42
56
67
Quebec
248
187
163
140
208
Ontario
231
126
158
182
206
Manitoba
31
19
32
28
33
Saskatchewan
29
17
25
22
30
Alberta
192
147
132
115
121
British Columbia and Territories2
121
93
71
84
116
Men
430
249
299
307
412
Women
466
363
324
320
369
34 years old and under
346
208
229
247
291
35 to 44 years old
299
229
226
227
261
45 to 54 years old
189
131
124
115
183
55 years old and over
62
44
44
38
46
Canada
896
612
623
627
781
Note: Includes claims for which claimants received permission from Service Canada to train.
1 Different EI temporary measures affecting the eligibility for EI benefits were in effect from September 27, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
2 For confidentiality reasons, data for the Territories have been included with those for British Columbia.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada. Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.26.2 – Regular benefits while on training with permission from Service Canada (Skills Boost): Average actual duration (number of training weeks)
Category
2019‑20
Claims established before March 15, 2020 and completed in 2020‑21
Claims established on or after September 27, 2020 and completed in 2021‑221
Claims established on or after September 26, 2021 and completed in 2022‑231,R
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 (Claims established on or after September 26, 2021) to 2023‑24
Atlantic Provinces
24.6
23.0
24.2
16.0
20.3
+26.6
Quebec
19.1
18.8
25.2
16.2
17.7
+9.6
Ontario
18.3
20.6
23.6
16.2R
15.6
-3.9
Manitoba
18.0
19.5
22.3
16.2
18.6
+15.0
Saskatchewan
21.1
19.6
22.5
17.6R
16.1
-8.3
Alberta
19.0
21.0
24.3
16.6R
15.8
-4.7
British Columbia and Territories2
18.4
17.9
24.3
16.7R
15.4
-7.9
Men
18.1
19.0
23.7
15.0R
15.4
+2.7
Women
20.1
20.7
24.7
17.9R
18.0
+0.8
34 years old and under
19.0
19.5
25.0
15.4R
15.9
+3.4
35 to 44 years old
19.2
20.4
24.5
17.3R
17.9
+3.8
45 to 54 years old
18.9
20.2
23.0
17.0R
16.8
-1.5
55 years old and over
18.3
18.3
22.6
15.2R
13.6
-10.2
Canada
19.0
19.9
24.3
16.4R
16.7
+1.8
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes completed claims for which claimants received permission from Service Canada to train.
1 EI temporary measures affecting the maximum number of entitlement weeks were in effect during this period.
2 For confidentiality reasons, data for the Territories have been included with those for British Columbia.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada. Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.26.3 – Regular benefits while on training with permission from Service Canada (Skills Boost): Average weekly benefit rate1 ($)
Category
2019‑20
Second half of 2020-212
First half of 2021‑222
2 months in fall 20212
Last 4 months of 2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Change (%) 2022‑23 to 2023‑24
Atlantic Provinces
426
511
536
524
556
507
520
+2.7
Quebec
487
525
529
494
506
540
561
+4.0
Ontario
500
527
524
499
532
548
582
+6.4
Manitoba
477
506
528
505
536
557
488
-12.4
Saskatchewan
499
495
550
388
505
532
538
+1.2
Alberta
507
538
558
556
540
556
573
+3.1
British Columbia and Territories3
487
521
535
463
530
573
579
+0.9
Men
506
539
555
541
552
571
581
+1.8
Women
478
517
523
470
493
527
545
+3.3
34 years old and under
490
524
535
488
520
539
568
+5.3
35 to 44 years old
496
533
536
488
530
560
561
+0.3
45 to 54 years old
497
513
535
530
544
550
565
+2.7
55 years old and over
456
535
547
515
491
513
539
+5.0
Canada
491
526
536
500
526
547
563
+3.0
Note: Percentage change is based on unrounded numbers. Includes claims for which claimants received permission from Service Canada to train.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
2 EI temporary measures affecting the weekly benefit rate were in effect during this period.
3 For confidentiality reasons, data for the territories have been included with those for British Columbia.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada. Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.26.4 – Regular benefits while on training with permission from Service Canada (Skills Boost): Amount paid1 ($ million)
Category
2019‑20
2020‑21
2021‑22
2022‑23
2023‑24
Atlantic Provinces
0.5
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.9
Quebec
3.1
3.4
2.2
1.6
2.8
Ontario
2.9
2.4
2.4
2.2
2.9
Manitoba
0.4
0.3
0.5
0.4
0.4
Saskatchewan
0.4
0.3
0.4
0.3
0.4
Alberta
2.7
2.9
2.2
1.5
1.6
British Columbia and Territories2
1.5
1.7
1.0
1.1
1.5
Men
5.6
4.7
4.4
3.7
5.6
Women
6.0
6.7
4.9
4.1
5.0
34 years old and under
4.3
3.7
3.1
2.8
3.6
35 to 44 years old
4.0
4.4
3.5
2.9
3.7
45 to 54 years old
2.5
2.4
2.0
1.5
2.6
55 years old and over
0.7
0.9
0.7
0.5
0.6
Canada
11.6
11.4
9.3
7.8
10.5
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Includes claims for which claimants received permission from Service Canada to train.
1 Takes into account Family Supplement top-ups paid to claimants with regular benefits.
2 For confidentiality reasons, data for the territories have been included with those for British Columbia.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada. Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.27: Completed pure and combined Employment Insurance claims, by types of benefits
Annex 2.27.1 – Completed pure and combined Employment Insurance claims, by types of benefits
Benefit type
Number of claims 2021‑221,R
Share of combined claims 2021‑221,R (%)
Number of claims 2022‑231,R
Share of combined claims 2022‑231,R (%)
Number of claims 2023‑24P
Share of combined claims 2023‑24P (%)
Regular
2,736,990R
11.1R
1,512,141R
12.3R
1,399,233
11.3
Fishing
27,150R
12.4R
28,980R
12.0R
27,803
13.9
Sickness
593,550R
50.7R
461,074R
43.9R
423,914
40.6
Maternity
181,960R
97.8
176,062R
98.6R
172,048
98.4
Parental2
247,240R
74.3R
247,034R
72.5R
245,290
71.3
Compassionate care
7,860R
41.7R
6,654R
34.6R
6,552
35.2
Family caregiver for adults
13,780R
38.7R
12,321R
31.7R
13,339
29.0
Family caregiver for children
5,230
26.2
3,237R
22.8R
3,166
23.6
Work-Sharing
43,380R
35.8R
18,151R
43.4R
12,755
32.9
All claims3
3,343,840R
14.4R
2,068,043R
17.5R
1,944,315
17.0
Note: Includes completed claims for which at least $1 of EI benefits was paid.
1 Results have been revised based on the EI Monitoring and Assessment Report methodology which updates data for completed claims.
2 Parental benefits for biological parents and parental benefits for adoptive parents are grouped together.
3 The sum of claims by benefit type does not add up to the total because more than one benefit type can be part of the same claim.
P Preliminary data.
R Revised data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on a 10% sample of data for 2021‑22 and 100% of data for 2022‑23 and 2023‑24.
Annex 2.28.1 – Employment Insurance benefit repayment1: People who repaid benefits
Category
2019
2020
2021
2022
Newfoundland and Labrador
11,412
8,712
12,495
11,382
Prince Edward Island
1,468
1,199
1,885
1,504
Nova Scotia
7,651
6,508
8,570
6,715
New Brunswick
5,727
4,879
6,445
5,732
Quebec
52,349
45,916
68,463
52,337
Ontario
42,711
46,239
64,746
43,665
Manitoba
3,677
3,685
4,890
3,314
Saskatchewan
5,539
5,230
6,791
4,847
Alberta
28,153
28,464
42,353
28,217
British Columbia
18,016
19,294
27,543
19,176
Yukon
299
344
399
252
Northwest Territories
278
304
490
262
Nunavut
100
113
131
97
Non-residents of Canada
1,145
80
112
69
Men
157,706
149,849
206,775
152,804
Women
20,819
21,118
38,538
24,765
24 years old and under
4,183
3,250
5,382
4,431
25 to 44 years old
81,311
75,830
110,992
79,839
45 to 54 years old
40,788
39,320
54,216
39,303
55 years old and over
52,243
52,567
74,723
53,996
Goods-producing industries
119,060
112,572
146,357
111,263
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6,332
5,769
7,973
6,121
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
9,483
9,269
11,851
8,373
Utilities
2,082
1,975
1,979
1,891
Construction
82,385
73,030
98,121
77,986
Manufacturing
18,778
22,529
26,433
16,892
Services-producing industries
55,503
56,018
92,480
58,928
Wholesale and retail trade
7,336
8,965
15,465
7,824
Transportation and warehousing
5,617
6,319
8,988
5,748
Finance and insurance, real estate and rental and leasing
3,577
3,426
5,177
3,228
Professional, scientific and technical services
10,209
10,050
16,317
12,254
Business, building and other support services2
6,618
7,732
10,741
6,899
Educational services
8,529
5,610
11,954
8,688
Health care and social assistance
1,204
1,798
3,095
1,712
Information, culture and recreation3
2,348
2,580
5,193
2,964
Accommodation and food services
932
1,370
3,663
1,800
Other services (excluding public administration)
5,357
4,193
6,027
3,849
Public administration
3,776
3,975
5,860
3,962
Unclassified industries4
3,962
2,377
6,476
7,378
Canada
178,525
170,967
245,313
177,569
1 As benefit repayments are administered through the tax system, the most recent data available are for the 2022 tax year.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Finance and insurance, real estate and rental and leasing
5.4
4.9
11.0
5.5
Professional, scientific and technical services
15.7
15.6
30.6
21.3
Business, building and other support services2
10.2
11.4
21.7
11.8
Educational services
9.4
4.8
19.1
11.4
Health care and social assistance
1.4
2.2
6.3
2.7
Information, culture and recreation3
3.0
3.3
10.4
4.6
Accommodation and food services
1.4
2.0
8.5
2.6
Other services (excluding public administration)
9.5
6.9
12.7
7.3
Public administration
5.7
5.6
12.2
7.1
Unclassified industries4
4.1
2.9
6.4
5.9
Canada
259.4
250.8
450.6
289.2
1 As benefit repayments are administered through the tax system, the most recent data available are for the 2022 tax year.
2 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
3 This industry sector comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 For some claims, this information was not available in the data.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data. Results are based on 100% of data.
Annex 2.29: Contributors to the Employment Insurance program
Annex 2.29.1 – Contributors to the Employment Insurance program1: EI premium
Category
Total 2021 ($ million)
Total 2022 ($ million)
% of total 2022
Paid by employers2 2022 ($ million)
Paid by employees 2022 ($ million)
Newfoundland and Labrador
336.0
370.4
1.4
214.5
160.4
Prince Edward Island
105.4
118.9
0.4
68.6
51.3
Nova Scotia
627.6
693.9
2.6
396.3
303.4
New Brunswick
502.7
559.7
2.1
320.4
243.7
Quebec
4,260.9
4,838.4
18.3
2,736.0
2,155.7
Ontario
9,584.2
10,776.1
40.8
6,182.4
4,730.0
Manitoba
847.2
927.7
3.5
529.0
407.0
Saskatchewan
713.0
778.6
2.9
443.8
344.6
Alberta
3,016.1
3,391.8
12.8
1,949.6
1,498.8
British Columbia
3,444.3
3,837.4
14.5
2,213.5
1,676.6
Yukon
38.0
41.3
0.2
23.9
18.1
Northwest Territories
39.4
43.0
0.2
24.8
19.0
Nunavut
25.4
29.0
0.1
16.9
12.7
Outside Canada and multiple jurisdictions
27.2
31.9
0.1
18.4
13.9
Men
12,950.4
14,522.7
54.9
8,353.3
6,389.0
Women
10,617.0
11,915.2
45.1
6,784.6
5,246.1
Unknown gender3
n/a
0.3
0.0
0.2
0.0
24 years old and under
1,900.7
2,193.5
8.3
1,269.3
932.7
25 to 44 years old
11,423.4
12,906.5
48.8
7,409.5
5,697.2
45 to 54 years old
5,271.0
5,827.9
22.0
3,319.9
2,588.4
55 years old and over
4,969.1
5,506.4
20.8
3,137.1
2,415.1
Unknown age3
3.2
3.9
0.0
2.3
1.7
Goods-producing industries
5,198.7
5,783.8
21.9
3,347.7
2,520.8
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
321.6
337.9
1.3
198.2
143.3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
398.5
439.1
1.7
253.0
198.9
Utilities
192.3
214.0
0.8
119.2
97.4
Construction
1,843.7
2,097.8
7.9
1,239.8
899.6
Manufacturing
2,442.6
2,695.0
10.2
1,537.4
1,181.6
Services-producing industries
18,166.3
20,410.0
77.2
11,645.3
9,009.7
Wholesale trade and retail trade
3,127.4
3,434.7
13.0
1,975.3
1,488.4
Transportation and warehousing
1,132.5
1,263.6
4.8
719.3
557.7
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
1,515.4
1,715.9
6.5
966.6
773.8
Professional, scientific and technical services
1,770.6
2,093.9
7.9
1,215.2
924.2
Business, building and other support services4
1,293.0
1,474.2
5.6
854.6
641.7
Educational services
1,822.4
1,976.9
7.5
1,099.3
896.2
Health care and social assistance
2,288.8
2,505.8
9.5
1,432.5
1,106.7
Information, culture and recreation5
723.2
868.5
3.3
499.4
384.4
Accommodation and food services
754.4
962.3
3.6
561.4
404.3
Other services (excluding public administration)
730.3
828.1
3.1
482.3
354.3
Public administration
3,008.3
3,286.0
12.4
1,839.4
1,478.0
Unclassified industries3
202.4
244.4
0.9
145.1
104.7
Canada
23,567.4
26,438.2
100.0
15,138.0
11,635.2
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage share is based on unrounded numbers.
1 As Employment Insurance premium payments are administered through the tax system, the most recent data available are for the 2022 taxation year. EI premiums paid are determined based on the residence of employees.
2 Employer contributions are 1.4 times the level of employee contributions. However, employers who participate in the Premium Reduction Program may contribute less than 1.4 times their employees' contributions. Consult Chapter 2, Section 2.7 for more information.
3 For some T4 slips, this information was not available in the data.
4 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
5 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, T4 slips with employment income. Results are based on a 10% sample of T4 slips with employment income data for 2021 and 100% of data for 2022.
Annex 2.29.2 – Contributors to the Employment Insurance program1: Employment income
Category
Total employment income ($ million) 2021
Total employment income ($ million) 2022
% of total employment income 2022
Total insurable earnings ($ million) 2021
Total insurable earnings ($ million) 2022
Newfoundland and Labrador
13,292.0
14,455.7
1.2
9,204.8
10,152.3
Prince Edward Island
3,798.9
4,180.3
0.3
2,877.6
3,250.0
Nova Scotia
23,980.6
26,044.7
2.2
17,417.6
19,217.7
New Brunswick
18,575.5
20,501.7
1.7
13,867.4
15,455.8
Quebec
230,284.5
254,284.7
21.3
160,923.0
179,075.4
Ontario
438,025.1
477,262.8
39.9
267,050.5
299,944.1
Manitoba
33,657.2
35,965.2
3.0
23,548.6
25,765.7
Saskatchewan
29,634.6
31,748.3
2.7
19,987.8
21,815.7
Alberta
142,154.7
158,656.1
13.3
84,439.8
94,916.9
British Columbia
152,583.7
164,787.9
13.8
95,369.6
106,168.8
Yukon
1,570.2
1,689.8
0.1
1,055.8
1,145.1
Northwest Territories
1,908.7
1,978.0
0.2
1,107.6
1,204.3
Nunavut
1,174.5
1,345.3
0.1
708.8
808.8
Outside Canada and multiple jurisdictions
2,373.3
2,612.3
0.2
809.2
947.4
Men
659,612.7
718,795.1
60.1
383,500.9
427,975.9
Women
433,400.8
476,707.5
39.9
314,867.3
351,884.6
Unknown gender2
n/a
10.4
0.0
n/a
7.5
24 years old and under
57,375.8
65,741.7
5.5
54,156.2
62,305.2
25 to 44 years old
495,186.7
546,168.5
45.7
339,379.9
381,417.6
45 to 54 years old
280,897.2
302,825.2
25.3
157,881.2
173,961.9
55 years old and over
259,430.3
280,616.7
23.5
146,855.5
162,066.6
Unknown age2
123.5
161.0
0.0
95.5
116.8
Goods-producing industries
240,554.0
264,225.3
22.1
153,024.5
169,340.0
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
12,739.6
13,004.7
1.1
9,109.5
9,551.7
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
27,388.0
31,727.9
2.7
11,890.9
13,012.2
Utilities
12,283.5
13,081.0
1.1
5,953.3
6,558.9
Construction
81,639.4
91,231.4
7.6
52,956.2
60,020.9
Manufacturing
106,503.4
115,180.2
9.6
73,114.5
80,196.4
Services-producing industries
841,704.3
918,858.9
76.9
539,585.0
603,590.7
Wholesale trade and retail trade
134,996.8
145,983.5
12.2
91,087.4
99,695.7
Transportation and warehousing
49,743.7
54,615.4
4.6
33,503.6
37,206.8
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
94,594.2
103,003.1
8.6
45,518.6
51,399.7
Professional, scientific and technical services
102,839.1
116,648.7
9.8
52,786.0
62,006.9
Business, building and other support services3
59,461.5
66,089.6
5.5
37,439.4
42,680.3
Educational services
78,599.3
81,955.2
6.9
55,939.7
60,356.5
Health care and social assistance
94,640.7
102,939.8
8.6
69,556.4
75,856.9
Information, culture and recreation4
37,843.7
42,123.0
3.5
21,565.1
25,686.9
Accommodation and food services
24,679.0
30,885.4
2.6
21,123.1
26,930.7
Other services (excluding public administration)
29,670.7
32,800.8
2.7
20,946.0
23,689.8
Public administration
134,635.6
141,814.3
11.9
90,119.8
98,080.4
Unclassified industries2
10,755.1
12,428.8
1.0
5,758.7
6,937.3
Canada
1,093,013.4
1,195,513.0
100.0
698,368.2
779,868.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage share is based on unrounded numbers.
1 As Employment Insurance premium payments are administered through the tax system, the most recent data available are for the 2022 taxation year. EI premiums paid are determined based on the residence of employees.
2 For some T4 slips, this information was not available in the data.
3 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, T4 slips with employment income. Results are based on a 10% sample of T4 slips with employment income data for 2021 and 100% of data for 2022.
Annex 2.29.3 – Contributors to the Employment Insurance program1: Employment income per worker
Category
Number of workers with employment income 2021
Number of workers with employment income 2022
% of total 2022
Employment income per worker ($ per year) 2021
Employment income per worker ($ per year) 2022
Insurable earnings per worker ($ per year) 2021
Insurable earnings per worker ($ per year) 2022
Newfoundland and Labrador
275,410
280,935
1.4
48,263
51,456
33,422
36,138
Prince Edward Island
91,550
96,407
0.5
41,495
43,361
31,432
33,711
Nova Scotia
521,950
535,765
2.6
45,944
48,612
33,370
35,870
New Brunswick
421,120
434,389
2.1
44,110
47,197
32,930
35,581
Quebec
4,625,800
4,799,441
23.1
49,783
52,982
34,788
37,312
Ontario
7,555,760
7,907,956
38.1
57,972
60,352
35,344
37,929
Manitoba
701,930
727,839
3.5
47,950
49,414
33,548
35,400
Saskatchewan
577,880
593,455
2.9
51,282
53,497
34,588
36,761
Alberta
2,319,620
2,436,992
11.7
61,284
65,103
36,402
38,948
British Columbia
2,721,300
2,833,567
13.7
56,070
58,156
35,046
37,468
Yukon
26,710
27,534
0.1
58,789
61,372
39,530
41,590
Northwest Territories
27,690
28,942
0.1
68,930
68,343
40,000
41,612
Nunavut
20,650
21,567
0.1
56,877
62,378
34,322
37,503
Outside Canada and multiple jurisdictions
27,610
31,068
0.1
85,956
84,083
29,309
30,494
Men
10,319,440
10,750,656
51.8
63,919
66,861
37,163
39,809
Women
9,595,540
10,004,628
48.2
45,167
47,649
32,814
35,172
Unknown gender2
n/a
573
0.0
n/a
18,138
n/a
13,028
24 years old and under
3,235,770
3,452,557
16.6
17,732
19,041
16,737
18,046
25 to 44 years old
8,580,220
9,005,067
43.4
57,713
60,651
39,554
42,356
45 to 54 years old
3,727,710
3,800,619
18.3
75,354
79,678
42,353
45,772
55 years old and over
4,368,040
4,493,928
21.7
59,393
62,444
33,620
36,063
Unknown age2
3,240
3,686
0.0
38,113
43,668
29,463
31,685
Goods-producing industries
3,877,090
4,001,560
19.3
62,045
66,031
39,469
42,319
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
373,600
372,662
1.8
34,100
34,897
24,383
25,631
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
231,740
234,671
1.1
118,184
135,202
51,312
55,448
Utilities
114,790
116,042
0.6
107,009
112,727
51,863
56,522
Construction
1,381,350
1,453,967
7.0
59,101
62,747
38,337
41,281
Manufacturing
1,775,610
1,824,218
8.8
59,981
63,139
41,177
43,962
Services-producing industries
15,799,200
16,499,058
79.5
53,275
55,692
34,153
36,583
Wholesale trade and retail trade
3,166,750
3,230,153
15.6
42,629
45,194
28,764
30,864
Transportation and warehousing
931,040
965,424
4.7
53,428
56,571
35,985
38,539
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
1,105,240
1,164,602
5.6
85,587
88,445
41,184
44,135
Professional, scientific and technical services
1,308,670
1,412,437
6.8
78,583
82,587
40,336
43,901
Business, building and other support services3
1,221,120
1,265,566
6.1
48,694
52,221
30,660
33,724
Educational services
1,440,220
1,488,310
7.2
54,575
55,066
38,841
40,554
Health care and social assistance
1,909,650
1,977,959
9.5
49,559
52,043
36,424
38,351
Information, culture and recreation4
630,010
698,180
3.4
60,068
60,333
34,230
36,791
Accommodation and food services
1,296,480
1,459,219
7.0
19,035
21,166
16,293
18,456
Other services (excluding public administration)
706,330
735,992
3.5
42,007
44,567
29,655
32,188
Public administration
2,083,690
2,101,216
10.1
64,614
67,492
43,250
46,678
Unclassified industries2
238,690
255,239
1.2
45,059
48,695
24,126
27,179
Canada
19,914,980
20,755,857
100.0
54,884
57,599
35,067
37,573
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage share is based on unrounded numbers.
1 As Employment Insurance premium payments are administered through the tax system, the most recent data available are for the 2022 taxation year. EI premiums paid are determined based on the residence of employees.
2 For some T4 slips, this information was not available in the data.
3 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
4 This industry category comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, T4 slips with employment income. Results are based on a 10% sample of T4 slips with employment income data for 2021 and 100% of data for 2022.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
1,715.9
6.5
330.9
2.7
786.7
3.8
0.4
0.6
Professional, scientific and technical services
2,093.9
7.9
621.8
5.0
1,080.5
5.3
0.6
0.7
Business, building and other support services6
1,474.2
5.6
920.5
7.4
1,361.5
6.6
1.4
1.2
Educational services
1,976.9
7.5
1,053.3
8.5
1,686.8
8.2
1.1
1.1
Health care and social assistance
2,505.8
9.5
564.2
4.6
1,817.9
8.9
0.5
0.9
Information, culture and recreation7
868.5
3.3
368.5
3.0
552.0
2.7
0.9
0.8
Accommodation and food services
962.3
3.6
637.7
5.1
955.5
4.7
1.5
1.3
Other services (excluding public administration)
828.1
3.1
394.6
3.2
665.8
3.2
1.0
1.0
Public administration
3,286.0
12.4
796.2
6.4
1,886.1
9.2
0.5
0.7
Unclassified industries5
244.4
0.9
262.4
2.1
383.6
1.9
2.4
2.0
Canada
26,438.2
100.0
12,392.0
100.0
20,498.0
100.0
1.0
1.0
Note: Data may not add up to the total due to rounding. Percentage share is based on unrounded numbers.
1 As Employment Insurance premium payments are administered through the tax system, the most recent data available are for the 2022 taxation year.EI premiums paid are determined based on the residence of employees.
2 For ease of analysis, the benefits-to-contributions ratios have been adjusted (that is, standardized) so that the figure for Canada equals 1.
3 To factor in the Quebec Parental Insurance Program (QPIP), which reduced the premiums paid by employers and employees in Quebec, and the Premium Reduction Program (PRP), which reduces the premiums paid by employers who offer their employees a short-term disability plan, the regular benefits-to-contributions ratios have been calculated based on an estimate of the Employment Insurance premiums that would have been paid by employees and employers in the absence of QPIP and PRP, rather than on premiums that were actually paid.
4 This category includes outside Canada and multiple jurisdictions.
5 For some T4 slips, this information was not available in the data.
6 This industry comprises the industries with codes 55 (Management of companies and enterprises) and 56 (Administrative and support, waste management and mediation services) from the North American Industry Classification System.
7 This industry comprises the industries with codes 51 (Information and cultural industries) and 71 (Arts, entertainment and recreation) from the North American Industry Classification System.
Sources: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), T4 slips with employment income (for data on contributions). Results are based on 100% of CRA data. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Employment Insurance (EI) administrative data (for data on benefits). Results are based on 100% of EI administrative data.
Annex 2.31: Unemployment rates by Employment Insurance economic region
Annex 2.31.1 – Unemployment rates by Employment Insurance economic region1,2
Effective date3
Apr. 9, 2023 to May 06, 2023
May 07, 2023 to June 10, 2023
June 11, 2023 to July 08, 2023
July 09, 2023 to Aug. 05, 2023
Aug. 06, 2023 to Sept. 09, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023 to Oct. 07, 2023
Oct. 08, 2023 to Nov. 04, 2023
Nov. 05, 2023 to Dec. 02, 2023
Dec. 03, 2023 to Jan. 06, 2024
Jan. 07, 2024 to Feb. 10, 2024
Feb. 11, 2024 to Mar. 09, 2024
Mar. 10, 2024 to Apr. 06, 2024
Minimum of the 12 months
Average of the 12 months
Maximum of the 12 months
Unemployment rate moving average ending on the month of …4
March 2023 (%)
April 2023 (%)
May 2023 (%)
June 2023 (%)
July 2023 (%)
August 2023 (%)
September 2023 (%)
October 2023 (%)
November 2023 (%)
December 2023 (%)
January 2024 (%)
February 2024 (%)
2023‑24 (%)
2023‑24 (%)
2023‑24 (%)
St. John's
5.9
5.4
5.3
5.1
6.0
6.0
6.3
5.9
6.5
6.6
6.3
6.2
5.1
6.0
6.6
Newfoundland─Labrador
14.5
13.7
13.9
13.7
12.9
12.0
12.0
12.9
13.7
14.0
13.8
13.6
12.0
13.4
14.5
Charlottetown
5.5
4.8
4.6
5.3
6.1
6.7
6.0
5.0
5.1
5.5
6.0
5.6
4.6
5.5
6.7
Prince Edward Island (excluding Charlottetown)
8.7
8.5
8.6
9.1
9.6
9.6
9.0
9.1
9.4
10.0
10.2
10.0
8.5
9.3
10.2
Eastern Nova Scotia
9.5
9.7
10.4
10.3
10.4
10.7
11.8
12.7
13.5
12.8
12.5
11.7
9.5
11.3
13.5
Western Nova Scotia
6.4
6.5
6.1
6.0
5.7
5.6
5.8
6.0
6.3
6.4
6.6
6.7
5.6
6.2
6.7
Halifax
4.9
5.0
5.0
5.7
6.7
7.0
6.9
5.8
5.6
5.1
5.5
5.3
4.9
5.7
7.0
Fredericton-Moncton-Saint-John
4.9
4.6
4.7
5.2
5.2
5.8
6.0
6.2
5.7
5.5
5.3
5.3
4.6
5.4
6.2
Madawaska-Charlotte
6.3
6.0
6.5
6.4
5.9
5.7
6.3
6.4
6.5
7.2
7.8
8.0
5.7
6.6
8.0
Restigouche-Albert
10.3
9.6
9.4
9.4
9.6
10.1
10.2
9.9
9.6
9.5
10.2
10.7
9.4
9.9
10.7
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
8.7
8.6
8.5
8.1
7.7
8.8
9.8
10.4
9.4
10.3
10.7
11.3
7.7
9.4
11.3
Québec
1.8
2.0
2.7
3.1
3.4
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.6
2.6
2.9
3.1
1.8
2.7
3.4
Trois-Rivières
4.1
3.8
3.9
3.6
3.9
3.9
3.9
4.3
4.5
5.3
5.5
6.0
3.6
4.4
6.0
South Central Québec
2.3
2.2
2.0
2.1
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.1
2.1
2.2
2.6
2.0
2.3
2.6
Sherbrooke
4.5
4.7
4.3
3.7
3.3
3.1
3.3
3.9
4.6
5.1
5.5
5.7
3.1
4.3
5.7
Montérégie
4.4
4.2
4.0
3.7
3.4
3.3
2.7
2.8
3.0
3.6
3.8
3.8
2.7
3.6
4.4
Montréal
4.9
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.7
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.9
6.1
6.0
5.8
4.4
5.3
6.1
Central Quebec
4.4
4.1
4.1
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.3
4.7
4.6
4.1
3.8
3.8
4.3
4.7
North Western Quebec
4.7
4.9
5.4
5.6
5.9
5.3
5.5
5.5
6.3
6.0
5.6
4.8
4.7
5.5
6.3
Lower Saint Lawrence and North Shore
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.5
4.4
4.5
4.4
4.6
4.7
4.9
4.3
4.7
3.6
4.4
4.9
Hull
4.4
4.1
3.6
3.9
4.2
4.4
4.2
4.0
4.2
4.6
4.8
4.7
3.6
4.3
4.8
Chicoutimi-Jonquière
3.6
3.2
3.2
3.1
3.8
4.1
3.5
3.1
2.9
3.3
3.1
2.4
2.4
3.3
4.1
Ottawa
4.4
4.6
4.4
4.1
4.2
4.6
5.0
5.3
5.0
5.0
4.9
4.9
4.1
4.7
5.3
Eastern Ontario
4.5
4.3
4.1
3.8
3.8
3.9
4.2
4.7
5.2
5.3
5.1
5.0
3.8
4.5
5.3
Kingston
5.1
4.6
4.0
3.5
3.4
3.8
4.3
5.0
5.7
5.9
6.1
6.5
3.4
4.8
6.5
Central Ontario
3.8
3.3
3.7
4.3
5.0
5.0
4.7
4.6
4.7
5.7
5.6
5.7
3.3
4.7
5.7
Oshawa
4.4
4.4
5.1
5.5
5.9
5.5
6.0
7.0
7.3
7.2
5.8
5.6
4.4
5.8
7.3
Toronto
5.7
5.6
5.9
6.1
6.4
6.4
6.5
6.7
6.7
6.8
6.9
7.1
5.6
6.4
7.1
Hamilton
5.5
5.2
4.7
4.7
5.1
5.4
5.6
5.4
5.4
5.7
6.0
6.4
4.7
5.4
6.4
St. Catharines
4.1
4.5
4.4
5.5
6.0
6.8
6.7
7.0
7.4
7.3
7.0
7.3
4.1
6.2
7.4
London
5.7
5.0
4.6
4.5
5.0
5.3
5.9
5.9
6.2
5.8
6.1
6.4
4.5
5.5
6.4
Niagara
5.8
5.2
4.3
4.4
4.7
4.9
4.5
3.9
3.4
3.2
3.5
3.8
3.2
4.3
5.8
Windsor
6.0
6.9
6.6
5.8
5.6
5.8
5.9
6.7
7.2
7.8
7.5
7.8
5.6
6.6
7.8
Kitchener
6.0
6.2
6.4
6.4
6.0
5.8
5.4
6.0
6.3
6.7
6.8
6.7
5.4
6.2
6.8
Huron
6.1
5.9
5.7
5.6
6.0
6.0
7.4
8.3
8.7
8.3
7.7
7.1
5.6
6.9
8.7
South Central Ontario
4.3
4.7
5.0
4.9
4.4
4.1
4.3
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.0
3.8
3.8
4.4
5.0
Sudbury
4.4
4.2
4.1
4.4
4.8
4.6
4.6
5.1
5.9
6.4
6.5
6.3
4.1
5.1
6.5
Thunder Bay
4.4
4.5
4.4
4.4
4.6
4.8
5.0
4.6
4.7
4.3
4.5
4.3
4.3
4.5
5.0
Northern Ontario
8.0
7.5
7.0
6.7
7.1
7.4
7.9
8.1
8.0
8.6
8.5
8.8
6.7
7.8
8.8
Winnipeg
5.0
5.2
5.2
5.2
4.9
5.0
4.9
5.0
4.6
4.4
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.8
5.2
Southern Manitoba
5.2
5.6
5.8
5.6
6.2
6.6
7.2
7.4
7.6
7.5
6.9
6.7
5.2
6.5
7.6
Northern Manitoba
29.8
30.2
30.4
31.2
31.5
32.0
31.5
31.8
31.8
31.4
30.6
30.5
29.8
31.1
32.0
Regina
5.0
5.0
4.8
4.7
4.8
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.0
4.9
4.8
4.6
4.6
4.9
5.1
Saskatoon
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.5
4.5
5.2
5.3
5.5
5.6
5.9
5.9
5.4
4.5
5.1
5.9
Southern Saskatchewan
6.6
6.9
6.4
6.3
6.1
6.5
6.5
6.3
6.5
6.8
7.1
7.8
6.1
6.7
7.8
Northern Saskatchewan
14.7
15.0
14.8
15.2
15.4
15.4
15.0
14.2
13.7
13.6
14.2
14.4
13.6
14.6
15.4
Calgary
6.6
6.4
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.0
5.9
5.7
5.9
5.7
5.7
6.1
5.7
6.1
6.6
Edmonton
5.8
5.9
6.1
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.1
6.1
6.4
6.7
6.9
6.9
5.8
6.2
6.9
Northern Alberta
10.5
10.3
10.7
10.7
10.8
10.7
10.7
10.9
11.2
11.0
11.0
11.4
10.3
10.8
11.4
Southern Alberta
6.5
6.8
6.3
6.6
6.6
7.0
6.6
6.2
5.9
6.3
6.9
6.9
5.9
6.6
7.0
Southern Interior British Columbia
4.8
4.6
5.3
5.9
6.0
5.0
4.4
4.4
4.8
5.1
5.9
6.6
4.4
5.2
6.6
Abbotsford
6.0
5.7
5.4
5.5
5.2
5.7
5.5
5.7
4.5
4.3
3.7
4.4
3.7
5.1
6.0
Vancouver
5.0
5.2
5.1
5.4
5.6
5.9
5.9
5.8
5.8
5.9
5.8
5.6
5.0
5.6
5.9
Victoria
3.5
3.8
4.0
3.8
3.7
3.8
4.2
4.2
4.4
4.4
4.8
4.7
3.5
4.1
4.8
Southern Coastal British Columbia
4.3
4.5
4.8
5.7
6.2
6.2
5.6
5.4
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.0
4.3
5.3
6.2
Northern British Columbia
8.9
9.1
8.9
8.8
8.9
9.0
8.7
8.2
8.2
8.1
8.8
8.8
8.1
8.7
9.1
Whitehorse
2.7
3.8
3.3
4.3
3.7
4.3
3.4
3.4
3.5
3.5
4.1
3.6
2.7
3.6
4.3
Yukon (excluding Whitehorse)
6.3
6.3
6.2
6.6
7.3
9.0
7.3
7.3
6.2
5.5
7.7
10.2
5.5
7.2
10.2
Yellowknife
3.6
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
2.7
2.3
2.0
2.2
2.4
3.6
4.1
2.0
3.0
4.1
Northwest Territories (excluding Yellowknife)
9.3
12.1
14.3
14.7
17.5
13.2
13.0
10.8
10.9
11.4
11.6
11.0
9.3
12.5
17.5
Iqaluit
8.1
7.0
8.4
8.5
7.9
7.7
7.4
6.7
6.8
6.7
6.0
6.0
6.0
7.3
8.5
Nunavut (excluding Iqaluit)
15.0
14.9
16.4
19.2
21.2
20.3
16.0
15.3
15.8
16.1
15.7
15.9
14.9
16.8
21.2
1 The unemployment rates in this annex are those used in the administration of the EI program. These rates come from Statistics Canada but may differ from the official unemployment rates due to differences in methodology, as explained below.
3 Effective for new claims established between the dates indicated.
4 The regional unemployment rates are calculated using a 3-month moving average (or, in the case of the territories, a 12-month moving average if this is larger) of seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for the period ending in the month indicated. These regional rates come from Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey (LFS). The regional unemployment rates in the provinces incorporate an estimate of the rates of unemployment for status Indians living on reserves, as per section 17 of the Employment Insurance Regulations. Conversely, the regional unemployment rates in the territories are representative of the population, as LFS data cover persons living on and off reserves. A monthly regional unemployment rate substitute is used if Statistics Canada is not able to publish a monthly unemployment rate for reasons of confidentiality.
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey (for data on unemployment rate); Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance administrative data (for information on effective dates).
Annex 2.32: Employment Insurance economic regions map – 2023–24