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2024 maximum insurable earnings

News Release

In accordance with the Employment Insurance (EI) Act, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission will increase the annual maximum insurable earnings (MIE) from $61,500 to $63,200, effective January 1, 2024. Short-term and long term disability insurance plans that are subject to the EI maximum benefit or that contain provisions associated with the MIE will be adjusted accordingly. Any necessary adjustments to short-term and long-term disability insurance premiums will be reflected on the January 2024 billing statement.

The table below highlights the MIE changes:


MAXIMUM INSURABLE EARNINGS 2024 2023
ANNUAL $63,200 $61,500
MONTHLY $5,267 $5,125
WEEKLY $1,215 $1,183
MAXIMUM WEEKLY EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFIT (55% OF MIE) $668 $650

If you have any questions about employment insurance, visit the Government of Canada website at www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development.html.

For any other questions, please contact your advisor or your iA Financial Group Account Executive.