Can I collect EI?

[BlueWolf88]

Hi, I'm a Canadian/sponsor for my Korean wife. I, her sponsor, was recently laid off from full time work, and I was wondering if I can apply for EI without breaking any laws or otherwise jeopardizing the continued sponsorship of my wife.

(We moved back to Ontario from South Korea 9 months ago after living there for 5+ years. Went through the insane application process and somehow came out successful just a few months ago, when my wife got her PR card.)

Thank you.

 

[KBH]

Yes you can. EI is not welfare; you paid into it while you were employed.

 

[BlueWolf88]

Yes you can. EI is not welfare; you paid into it while you were employed.

Thanks. Good to know.

Can anyone else confirm this?

 

[CaroM8]

Thanks. Good to know.

Can anyone else confirm this?

Yep you’re good. I’m the sponsor and currently on mat leave and collecting EI payments.

 

[kcward7]

Thanks. Good to know.

Can anyone else confirm this?

Why do you need anyone else to confirm it? It's just been confirmed.

 

[07292015]

can confirm. i have been on ei since may 2017 and my wife's app is in DM status with PPR

 

[canuck78]

You can be on EI but you have to be able to show that you can support yourselves so you will have to show savings, family support,etc.

 

[KBH]

You can be on EI but you have to be able to show that you can support yourselves so you will have to show savings, family support,etc.

His wife already has PR

 

[msb]

You can be on EI but you have to be able to show that you can support yourselves so you will have to show savings, family support,etc.

Thats if he was applying
She has PR already
He doesnt need any proof, he can apply for EI