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Am I entitled to receive E.I.? 

ForumUser
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Posted On: 9/13/2016
ForumUser
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Hi,

I am an Australian citizen currently working in canada on a work holiday visa.

The company I work for has told me that they stop work from November till February.

I currently pay into ei.

My question is . If i get my 655 hours work at my company am i entitled to receive ei?
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Posted On: 9/14/2016
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in finding some information regarding this situation.

We suggest that it is best that you contact the EI Telephone Information Service directly for some information specific to your situation.

The EI Telephone Information Service is an automated telephone service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you would prefer to speak to a representative, you should call that number between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and press "0." You can get general information about the EI program, the Social Insurance Number (SIN), and your specific EI claim.

You can contact them here:

Toll-Free: 1-800-206-7218 (TTY: 1-800-529-3742)

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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