Federal Programs
Employment Insurance (EI) provides Compassionate Care Benefits to
people who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or
support to a family member who is very ill with a possible risk of death.
Did you know …?
You can receive compassionate care benefits for a variety of family members - both yours
and those of your spouse or common-law partner. The following link will provide a list:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/ei/compassionate/index.page
Or call Service Canada at: 1-800-206-7218
To be eligible for Compassionate Care Benefits, you must be able to show
that:
Your weekly earnings have
decreased by more than 40
percent.
You have 600 hours of work
in the last 52 weeks, or since
your last claim.
For more information on
Compassionate Care Benefits and
to apply go to the following link:
Employment Insurance (EI) – Compassionate Care Benefit
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http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/ei/compassionate/index.page
You must apply online!
For information contact Service Canada office at 1-800-206-7218.
Did you know …?
You can receive compassionate care benefits
for up to a maximum of 26 weeks
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