You are generally entitled to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for a period ranging from 14 weeks up to a maximum of 45 weeks. The exact duration depends on factors such as the number of insurable hours you have worked in the qualifying period, the unemployment rate in your region at the time of filing your claim, and whether you have received other EI benefits within the past 52 weeks. The maximum combined benefits you can receive in one year is typically 50 weeks. For example, if the unemployment rate in your region is higher and you have accumulated a sufficient number of insurable hours, you may qualify for the longer duration at the upper end of the 14-45 week range. Temporary measures in 2025 have slightly adjusted these requirements and may extend the duration or ease qualification in some cases. In summary, the entitlement is variable, but ranges between 14 and 45 weeks of regular EI benefits depending on regional and personal eligibility factors.
