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I lost my job: what should I do first?

Here is one possible order for your steps after losing a job. Add what applies to you (children, rent…) and the plan adjusts.

Good to know — General information drawn from verified answers on this site. It is neither legal advice nor an official decision: each step links to the official procedure page, which you should confirm before acting. Demande au Québec is an independent website, not a government site.

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  1. What are my rights if I am dismissed?

    To learn about your rights when a job ends.

    General information, not legal advice. According to the CNESST, the employer must give written notice of termination of employment, within the required time, to workers it dismisses, terminates or lays off for a period of more than 6 months. If the employer does not give it in time, it must pay an indemnity.

    See the answer Official procedure ↗

    Checked on October 5, 2026

  2. How do I apply for Employment Insurance (EI)?

    To find out how to apply for employment insurance.

    Regular Employment Insurance is for people who lost their job through no fault of their own. You apply online on Canada.ca, as soon as possible after your last day of work. If you wait more than 4 weeks, you may lose weeks of benefits. You can apply even if your employer has not yet issued your record of employment.

    See the answer Official procedure ↗

    Checked on October 4, 2026

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  1. How does the solidarity tax credit work?

    To learn about a tax credit that supports some households.

    General information, not advice. According to Revenu Québec, the solidarity tax credit is a refundable tax credit meant to support low- or middle-income households. For the payment period from July 2026 to June 2027, you might be entitled to it if you met the conditions on December 31, 2025.

    See the answer Official procedure ↗

    Checked on October 5, 2026

Rules, deadlines and fees can change: always confirm on the official page of each procedure.

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