What these benefits offer

Employment Insurance (EI) provides fishing benefits to qualifying, self-employed fishers^{Footnote 1} who are actively seeking work. Unlike regular EI benefits, eligibility for EI fishing benefits is based on earnings, not insurable hours of employment.

Fishers may be eligible to receive regular fishing benefits as well as sickness, maternity, parental, compassionate care and/or family caregiver benefits.

Guides and help

• Fishers and Employment Insurance

Related services and info

• EI contact information – Individuals
• Employment Insurance and fraud
• Benefits Finder
• Direct deposit for Service Canada