How to get EI if you can’t work because of wildfire evacuations | Unpublished
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Author: Ariel Rabinovitch
Publication Date: August 11, 2026 - 11:18

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How to get EI if you can’t work because of wildfire evacuations

August 11, 2026
Canadians who have been forced to evacuate due to wildfires and other natural disasters may still qualify for employment insurance benefits (EI) if they are unable to work.

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