I went to trip with Canadian friends while we were on EI. I got a letter but he didn’t get anything. Because he is Canadian? It is not fair. I don’ t wanna pay it back because I hate Government staff. They don’t work and do more taxes.
Absence from Canada
Usually, you cannot receive EI regular benefits while outside Canada. (For exceptions, see “Am I allowed to leave Canada while receiving regular benefits?” See Section 4.) One measure we take to enforce this rule is to compare EI information with information from the Canada Border Services Agency. If we find you have been out of the country while collecting regular benefits, we will try to determine whether you are entitled to those benefits. If not, we will calculate your overpayment, which you will then have to repay.
We may also impose penalties of up to three times your weekly benefit rate or three times the amount of your overpayment. As well, you may have to work more hours to qualify for regular benefits in the future.