The following taxable shows a employment insurance (EI) premium rates and maximums from 1997 to 2006 (click here for current EI rates and maximums).
EI premium rates and maximums
Employment insurance (EI) for the self-employed
Basic payroll information for employers
| Year | Rate | Maximum Insurable Earnings | Maximum Employee Premium | Maximum Employer Premium |
| 2005 | 1.95% | $39,900 | $760.50 | $1,064.70 |
| 2004 | 1.98% | $39,900 | $772.20 | $1,081.08 |
| 2003 | 2.10% | $39,900 | $819.00 | $1,146.60 |
| 2002 | 2.20% | $39,900 | $858.00 | $1,201.20 |
| 2001 | 2.25% | $39,900 | $877.50 | $1,228.50 |
| 2000 | 2.40% | $39,900 | $936.00 | $1,310.49 |
| 1999 | 2.55% | $39,900 | $994.50 | $1,392.30 |
| 1998 | 2.70% | $39,900 | $1,053.00 | $1,474.20 |
| 1997 | 2.90% | $39,900 | $1,131.00 | $1,583.40 |