Note: HRSDC has entered into agreements with most provinces and territories to define how the Benefits and Measures would be delivered in each region. As a result, in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, programs similar to the Employment Benefits and Support Measures are delivered by the provincial or territorial government pursuant to agreements under Section 63 of the Employment Insurance Act.
HRSDC delivers the Employment Benefits and Support Measures in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, and the Yukon. Contact the Service Canada Centre nearest you for details.
The Self-employment benefit provides unemployed employment insurance eligible individuals with income and entrepreneurial support while they develop and implement their business plan.
Eligible participants are those who, pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act, are unemployed individuals who at the time of applying for the Self-Employment Program:
Other criteria may apply.
Starting a new business.
Participants must apply at their local office.
British Columbia Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/bc-yk.shtml
Newfoundland and Labrador Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/nl.shtml
Nova Scotia Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/ns.shtml
Prince Edward Island Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/pe.shtml
Yukon Contact(s):
Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site:
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/regions/bc-yk.shtml