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EI Parental Benefits Calculator — Federal

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Federal EI Parental Benefits Calculator

Calculate Employment Insurance parental benefit entitlements under federal law.

Enter your annual insurable earnings, weeks worked, and select a benefit option to estimate your federal EI parental benefits.

About EI Parental Benefits

  • Standard: 55% for up to 40 weeks
  • Extended: 33% for up to 69 weeks
  • Maximum weekly benefit: $668.00 (standard) / $401.00 (extended)
  • Minimum 20 insurable weeks required
  • Based on Employment Insurance Act §12–§23

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