EI Caregiving Benefits in Canada, Pt. 1: How to Get Paid Time Off to Care for a Seriously Ill Loved One

If someone you love is seriously ill, EI caregiving benefits can replace part of your income while you take time off to care for them. Here’s who qualifies across Canada, what the benefits pay in 2026, how job-protected leave works in Alberta, and how it all connects to the Disability Tax Credit.