Maternity Leave Canada
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Montreal-area mother loses job on maternity leave, then denied EI benefitsCelia Johnston was supposed to be back at work in October, but a week before her return, she got a call saying her job was being cut.CanadaJan 16
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Canadians facing ‘pervasive motherhood penalty’ at work, report saysNearly half of working mothers in Canada said they weren't satisfied with their employer’s maternity leave support and a third considered quitting their jobs, a survey shows.CanadaMar 15, 2024
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Men who take paternity leave are likely to have longer relationships: studyTaking leave strengthened the father's relationship with his newborn child and his relationship with his partner.LifestyleFeb 11, 2020
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6 tips for moms returning to the workforce after maternity leaveHeading back to work can cause a whirlwind of emotions. Here's how to stay organized.LifestyleFeb 13, 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 changeLike all federal MPs with kids, Ashton has no access to maternity leave, so she was back to work within weeks.CanadaFeb 11, 2018
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New parental leave benefits: Here’s what you need to knowThe 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.CanadaNov 9, 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.CanadaMar 19, 2017
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Parents who lose their baby being forced back to work too soon: Conservative MPNew 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.CanadaSep 30, 2016
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Paternity leave is great, but childcare policy still needed: expertsGiving fathers dedicated paternity leave after the arrival of a new baby is a great idea, say experts, but the government must also think about what happens after the first year of a child's life.CanadaApr 18, 2016
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