Average gross pay before deductions in your best weeks

Full-time ≈ 35–40 h/week. 1 year full-time ≈ 1,820 h

Dependent children
Long-tenured worker?

fewer than 36 weeks of regular benefits in the last 3 years and at least 30% of the maximum annual EI premium in 7 of the 10 years before the claim year — 20 extra weeks for claims starting by October 10, 2026.

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Estimated weekly EI benefit · Toronto

$550

per week · 38 weeks of benefits · Total over the claim: $20,900

55 %
45 %
EI benefit
Income gap
Regional unemployment rate6.9 % (6–7 %)
Hours required665 h
Best weeks used21
Weeks of benefits38
Waiting period1 week (unpaid)
First payable weekNovember 1, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Benefits end (estimate)July 24, 2027
Your EI premium$16.30 / wk · $848 / yr

EI benefits are taxable; federal and provincial tax is withheld at source. Net amounts will be lower.

Regional rates valid: October 11, 2026 – November 7, 2026

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