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EI Claim Timeline 2026 — Your 4-Week Apply-By Date

Apply within 4 weeks of your last day of work, even before your Record of Employment arrives. Enter the date to see your personal timeline, and get free email reminders.

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Temporary: the one-week waiting period is waived for claims starting October 11, 2026 to October 9, 2027 (Pilot Project No. 25). It is not permanent.