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Unemployment in Nunavut

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Canada Employment Insurance (EI) and Regular Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides Regular Benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Nunavut Income Support Program
This program offers financial assistance to help persons in need meet their basic living costs.

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Nunavut Sivuniksaliurniq and Other Training for Unemployed Participants
This program provides funding for unemployed individuals on Income Support to participate in training initiatives designed to build skills at the community level.

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  • Toll-Free: 1 800 953-8516




Canada Skills Development Program
This program provides financial assistance to eligible unemployed persons to help them obtain the training they need to upgrade their skills and find work.

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Canada Self-Employment Assistance
This program provides various types of assistance to eligible employment insurance recipients who want to start their own business.

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Nunavut Transition to Work Program
This program helps Income Support participants make the transition from Income Support into the full-time workforce.

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  • Toll-Free: 1 800 953-8516




Canada Maternity, Parental, or Sickness Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides maternity/parental benefits to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. Sickness benefits are paid to those who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Canada Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
This program finances projects that help persons with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment or become self-employed.

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To be eligible, you must not be receiving




Canada Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program
This program helps Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits recipients return to work.

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To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Employment Insurance (EI) Fishing Benefits
Fishing benefits are paid to qualifying, self-employed fishers. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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  • The benefit period for fishing benefits can start as early as the week of October 1st and must end no later than the week of June 15th, or as early as the week of April 1st and must end no later than the week of December 15th.




Canada Employment Insurance (EI) for Workers and/or Residents Outside Canada
Certain individuals working for Canadian organizations outside Canada may qualify for benefits under Canada's Employment Insurance program. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Nunavut Community Living Support
This program provides additional Income Assistance funds for seniors age 60 and older or participants unable to work in the opinion of a medical professional.

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  • Toll-Free: 1 800 953-8516



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