Tue, Nov 13 – It’s been nearly a year that Canadian moms and dads have had the option of taking extended parental leave. Instead of 12 months with their little ones, parents can take up to 18. So far, the program is proving popular with tens of thousands of people. But as Kim Smith explains, there are pros and cons to the extra time off.
- Kim Smith: Why some parents can’t afford to take parental leave
- Tens of thousands of Canadian parents opting for 18-month parental leave