18 Month Maternity Leave

• Extended parental-leave legislation introduced, more expected in fall

  NDP MLA Nicole Rancourt introduced legislation for 18-month parental leave, but the government has its own plan for the fall.

  Canada

  May 30, 2018
  
• Canada’s new 18-month parental leave offers flexibility — but comes with a catch

  Canada will offer the option of taking an 18-month parental leave, expanded from 12 months.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2017
  
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• Should Canada extend its maternity leave to 18 months?

  Justin Trudeau has been toying with the idea of stretching parental leave and benefits from the current 12 to 18 months. Here's what some Canadian parents have to say.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2017