helps unemployed Canadians between jobs by providing temporary financial assistance while they look for work or upgrade their skills, or while they are pregnant, caring for a newborn or adopted child, or sick.

Employment insurance covers your monthly payment if you loose your job involuntarily but unfortunately this is not available in every state.

Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills. Canadians who are sick, pregnant or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death, may also be assisted by Employment Insurance. For more information on qualifying for EI, refer to: Source: Human Resources and Social Development

(Canada)