The reason allows you to apply for EI, but you may not get it because EI is calculated based on your insurable income in past 52 weeks. So they always go back 52 weeks to see how much insurable income you earned to decided how much and how long you can be on EI. In you case, you will have no insurable earnings in the 52 weeks before next May.
Any way, you can always call HRDC to inquire.