On September 23, 2025, Service Canada launched an EI Benefits Estimator Tool, which provides a quick and easy way to estimate individual EI benefits. By entering details such as recent earnings and insurable hours, individuals receive a personalized weekly benefit estimate. While not an official calculation, the tool offers a practical starting point to help individuals plan confidently.
Employers can play an important role in supporting their workforce by guiding employees in estimating their EI benefits, for example, before going on maternity/parental leave. By directing staff to the EI Benefits Estimator Tool and explaining the type of information required, such as insurable hours and earnings, employers help ensure employees are better informed about their potential entitlements. This can also be used to estimate employer-provided top-up payments.