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Employment Insurance – Fishing Benefits

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada

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Service Description

Provides fishing benefits to qualifying, self-employed fishers who are actively seeking work. Unlike regular EI benefits, eligibility for EI fishing benefits is based on earnings, not insurable hours of employment. Visit the website for more information.

Eligibility

Depends on how much a fisher earned from self-employment in fishing during the qualifying period. Visit the website to find out if you qualify.

Application Process

Should apply no later than four weeks after last day of work, the end date of the fishing trip, or the date sold of the catch to a buyer. Visit the website to find out about the application process.

Documents Required

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Fees

None

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-529-3742

Toll free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Business Line: 1-800-206-7218

EI Telephone Information Service

Service Website

www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-fishing.html

Coverage Area

Saskatchewan

Languages Offered

English, French

Service Canada Centre – Melfort

Address

McKendry Plaza
104 McKendry Avenue West
Melfort SK  S0E 1A0

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Free parking. Payment methods accepted: Cash, Mastercard, VISA, American Express, cheque, debit card. Public phone and fax available.

Location Info

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Website

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=4334&lang=eng

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