Prince Edward Island · EI economic region 66
EI in Prince Edward Island
For claims that start November 8, 2026 – December 5, 2026. The rate in force when your claim starts is locked for the whole claim.
Unemployment rate10.1%
Hours needed525
Best weeks averaged17
Weeks of EI21–45
Prince Edward Island excluding Charlottetown (PEI split into two EI economic regions effective October 12, 2014).
Weeks of EI by hours worked in Prince Edward Island
| Insurable hours (last 52 weeks) | Weeks of benefits |
|---|---|
| 525 or more | 21 |
| 560 or more | 22 |
| 630 or more | 23 |
| 700 or more | 24 |
| 770 or more | 25 |
| 840 or more | 26 |
| 910 or more | 27 |
| 980 or more | 28 |
| 1,050 or more | 29 |
| 1,120 or more | 30 |
| 1,190 or more | 31 |
| 1,260 or more | 32 |
| 1,330 or more | 33 |
| 1,400 or more | 34 |
| 1,435 or more | 35 |
| 1,470 or more | 36 |
| 1,505 or more | 37 |
| 1,540 or more | 38 |
| 1,575 or more | 39 |
| 1,610 or more | 40 |
| 1,645 or more | 41 |
| 1,680 or more | 42 |
| 1,715 or more | 43 |
| 1,750 or more | 44 |
| 1,785 or more | 45 |
| 1,820+ | 45 |
From Schedule I of the Employment Insurance Act, column for a regional rate of 10.1%.
What this means for you
- You need at least 525 insurable hours in the last 52 weeks for regular benefits (600 for sickness, maternity and parental benefits anywhere in Canada).
- Your weekly amount is 55% of the average of your best 17 weeks of pay, up to $729 a week in 2026.
- Apply within 4 weeks of your last day of work, even before your ROE arrives.