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Maternity and Parental Leave

Many Canadians take time off to care for and nurture newborn babies or newly adopted children. In addition to the maternity and parental benefits provided under Employment Insurance, federally regulated employees can also take advantage of the maternity and parental leave programs available to them through their place of work.

• Maternity leave is for expecting mothers.
• Parental leave is for mothers of young babies, fathers and adoptive parents.
• Combining maternity and parental leave may be of interest to you...
• Learn more about applying for leave.
• Understand how your rights are protected while you’re away.
• Returning to work is never easy, but the Code ensures your job is there for you when you’re ready to go back.

For more detailed information, see Pamphlet #5 – Maternity-related Reassignment and Leave, Maternity Leave and Parental Leave, as well as Pamphlet 5, Pregnant and Nursing Employees in the Occupational Health and Safety series and Division VII of Part III of the Canada Labour Code.

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Date Modified:

2012-02-15