What documentation is required to apply for Employment Insurance (EI) ?

When you apply, you'll need:

• your social insurance number (SIN)
• if your SIN begins with a 9, you need to supply proof of your immigration status and work permit
• the last name at birth of one of your parents
• your mailing and residential addresses, including the postal codes
• your banking information to sign up for direct deposit, including:
• financial institution name
• bank branch (transit) number
• account number
• details about all employment in the past 52 weeks or since the start of your last claim, whichever is shorter. This includes:
• employer names
• addresses
• dates of employment
• reason for separation (if you quit or were dismissed, you will need to provide your version of the facts)