federal · Canada-wide
EI Family Caregiver benefits
All pay 55% of earnings up to $729/week (2026) and can be shared among eligible family members, taken together or sequentially within the claim window:
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- federal program · Canada-wide
Work & injury
At a glance
- Worth:
- weeks at 55% of wages
- Who:
- All pay 55% of earnings up to $729/week (2026) and can be shared among eligible family members, taken together or sequentially within the claim window:
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
weeks at 55% of wages
How it benefits you
- All pay 55% of earnings up to $729/week (2026) and can be shared among eligible family members, taken together or sequentially within the claim window:
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- All pay 55% of earnings up to $729/week (2026) and can be shared among eligible family members, taken together or sequentially within the claim window:
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.