Parental Leave Canada

• New parental leave policy that includes fathers will arrive earlier than expected, in March 2019

  The Liberals said that moving the date of implementation up by three months, to March 2019, could benefit more than 24,000 people.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2018
  
• Federal minister welcomes son, makes history as 1st cabinet member to give birth in office

  Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould has given birth to a son and made history as the first cabinet minister to do so while in office.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2018
  
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• Niki Ashton’s twins came to work with her at 11 days old, and she says it’s time for a change

  Like all federal MPs with kids, Ashton has no access to maternity leave, so she was back to work within weeks.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2018
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• New parental leave benefits: Here’s what you need to know

  The federal government is making some key changes next month to the rules governing parental and maternity leave in Canada. Find out what's changing, and who qualifies.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2017
• 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
• Parents who lose their baby being forced back to work too soon: Conservative MP

  New parents who suffer the loss of their child while on parental leave in Canada also immediately lose their financial benefits, says a Conservative MP, which often forces them back.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2016