Maternity and parental benefits in Canada | How to Apply | Step by step guide|

The purpose of this video is to help everyone who is going to be applying for maternity / parental benefits. It is a detailed video and will guide you step by step how to apply for the benefits in canada.
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[@neerusharma2767]

This is the first time I have seen someone explaining in so much detail and with all those calculations. I do not have to look into any other video for this information. It's all information in one video. Thank you, it is really helpful.

[@sadafpathan781]

so nicely explain !!! haven't seen this informative video by any vlogger till date !! Thanks a ton also i was following you since a long time only on insta and just found out you are on youtube too!! just love it

[@vichpardesandechannel]

Your explanation is very helpful thank you so much.

[@sandeepcheema8360]

Thank you zeel It was really helpful video and was in detail I applied my leave while watching your video step by step. Thanks again 😊

[@SAANJHKAUR581]

Thank u for this video

[@nidhihinduja3458]

Super informative! Thank you so much!

[@vichpardesandechannel]

Keep posting

[@Roopichahal23]

Just wanna clear for everyone $650 was the maximum for 2023 and for those are applying in 2024 is going to be $668. $650 or $668 is the maximum you can get if you work specific hours and income in previous 52 weeks before applying. For year of 2024 if you made $63,200 in last year then you can get $668 in this .Otherwise its 55% of your weekly gross. For example if you are making $1000 before taxes in week you could be eligible for $550 not the $650. They calculate your benefit rate based on your weekly earning in previous year. Thank you

[@komalbhatia1168]

What about those who are on substitute jobs??

[@simkyarora7696]

It’s really good

[@AileesWonderland]

Hey Zeel, really appreciate you for this video ❤ very informative 😊 Thanks and looking forward for more such videos 😊

[@reellifeofzeel]

Thank you so much. It means a lot.😀

[@pardeepkaur666]

So so helpful,thanks alot

[@mannurandhawa8600]

well explained 😊 really helps me alot thnks❤

[@dorinkishanthinianthonipil9351]

YOUR VIDEO WAS AMAZING EXPLAIN KEEP THE GOOD WORKS ALSO ANY OTHER GOVERMENTS STUFF PLEASE KEEP POST IT...ITS SO MUCH HELPFULL

[@reellifeofzeel]

Thank you so much! Yes I will try my best to post.

[@GurpreetKaur-vf7pf]

Well explained dii thank you so much 😊

[@reellifeofzeel]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@HarpreetSingh-od3oq]

Very useful

[@user-zp6ws2ie6w]

very useful... Good job:)

[@reellifeofzeel]

Glad you think so!

[@Simarbinner24]

Thanks

[@rummykahlon866]

Hi! I applied for extended parental benefits and my end of claim date is same as standard parental means the start of claim date and end of claim date is calculated as 1 year but the extended parental benefit as u mention is supposed to be more in this way the end of claim date should be more than 1 yr from start date of claim

[@harshpatel998]

Very nice, easy and detailed explanations

[@Simarbinner24]

First of all thank you so much for the useful information ...... i got work permit in 2022 and i started my work in june so its only one year so what should i choose in workforce history ?in the columne of last 2 years are u unable to work etc

[@GAMESSAT]

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[@KarunaKamble91]

Hey Zeel. Thank you so much for this informative video. This surely helps when no one else is answering the questions. I wanted to know that my last working day would be 3-4 (eg.12th dec)days before my due date. So if i apply after that (since I can’t apply before the last day) will i have to wait for 28 days (since that is the processing time) before i start receiving the EI? Please advise

[@manishapoonia7088]

Hi do we need to get ROE from current employer because when I ask from my employer they said ROE only providing when you are leaving your job. Please let me know. Thank you

[@Simarbinner24]

Hi ma’am !if anyone has family relations with employer and employee wants to apply maternity leave then will it affect the benefits?

[@kanika31]

Hi my due date is 12dec and I’m taking vacation from office starting nov 20 till 11 dec. I can apply maternity leave and parental leave after my office leaves are over (11 dec) or can apply from 20 nov itself. Fyi- I will be getting pay for my office vacation

[@Bossbaby_avlyn]

Hi, do we need to upload the paystub , because my salary changes every week .... so which month paystub i can upload? Do i need the best week paystub before leaving work? Within 3 months??

[@sarbjeetsidhu5735]

Hello mam , can i upload my ultrasound report for medical certificate? My due date and everything is written in the report or i need a doctor note?

[@Zorro-rl1db]

Hello, I just have a question does MSP cover delivery and all charges of it on work permit?

[@Rock-ng2mg]

Hi Zeel, I just received my PAC Code, what do I need to do with it , please could you help me creating a MCSA .

[@jacobross735]

Do you know if I can cancel my parental leave early? I told my work I would be taking 2 months. but we may be laid off soon due to strike. I’m wondering if I can apply for say 8 months of parental leave and return to work early incase the strike last longer than anticipated I will atleast be receiving benefits. Any insight would be greatly appreciated as I can’t find much info about this online :)

[@user-er3gn1pl8p]

Hi, i have a question. My company wants me to go on temporary lay-off for 3-4 months. And i am planning my family this year. Probably December would be the delivery date. So can i apply for maternity leave and parental leave benefits if i go on temporary lay-off for Jan to April ? Because i read that one must not be on EI in past 52 weeks, from the datewe apply mat and parental leave. Looking forward for a reply asap. Thanks and Regards

[@user-we4iu1wi7w]

hii , in last september i worked for same employer but in different company as part time worker . do i need that roe as well . because i am nit able to get that, is that fine if i just skip that.

[@user-zu3we2hq3n]

How does weekly 650$ is calculated? Is it on the basis on how many hours I worked? Can you explain the calculation method? I am working full time for last 3.5 years so I think I have enough insurable hours. But will I receive the full 650$ (before tax) as benefits?

[@sumanlal573]

Kya muje yeh bta sakti hai ki muje course to krna hai but i dont know yet ki admmision milega ki that is online course

[@vankamkrishnaveni4984]

Hi your video is really help full please help me with the query . I am planning to travel outside of Canada does it effect the amount we are receiving

[@manindersingharmwrestler]

My wife is working on 2 jobs(One union and other not,both on T4). So how will her payment amount and top up be calculated??

[@sandeepkaur-dq7ov]

Hello di nice information , I just want to know that ke maternity ke just immediately hi parental benefits apply krna hota ja toda tme baad kr skte hai because mere pr ka process ke vjay se muje 2 month baad vapis kam pe jana hai because mera experience ke 4 month reh jayege. Kya main apne husbnd ki parantal phle aply krke baad me apna kr skti hu

[@arya281985]

Hey, thanks for the informative video. I had one query - my spouse does not have a first name in his SIN document - both his names are marked as his last name in his SIN document. In this case what should I put in the First Name for the Other Parent?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hey Check the document if they have put DOT(.) in his first name? Because they have to put something even in SIN document.

[@seemasehrawat2480]

If we get top up 100 percent amount for 8 weeks in maternity leave by organization then how can we apply for maternity and parental benefit. Do we get benefits after 8 weeks or before?

[@anurani3239]

Can u please share video that how to apply for dady day leave means 5 weeks leave for partner. Thank u

[@joshuasamuel4389]

I’ve a question. If I share my parental leave to my wife who is not working and if I get back to work. Will EI pay to her or they won’t? Thank you.

[@mahnumagha5916]

I quit my job few months ago but I have done more than 600 hrs in that job in last 52 weeks and I will going on maternity leave in couple months. Even though I do not have active employment status in that job am I still eligible for maternity benefits? I did worked and paid my EI but only thing that is confusing me is I’m not active in their system anymore. Please let me know

[@naylaahmed6353]

If someone on student status, will also can avail these benefits?

[@preetmehmi530]

If we dont have first name in our sin or other documents, what we can fill in the First name column??

[@soniaattri5075]

Hii Mam I have a question. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and permanent residence here.My due date 19 December. Can I apply maternity leave before due date because I have ond and half month approximately.what can I do and how can I apply the maternity leave...pls help me

[@skaur7638]

Hii mam, mene apni maternity leave apply ki thi before delivery , now i have delivered baby , do i need to submit the birth date of baby ...if yes , please tell me how , i can update it . Do i need to submit it in service canada center .Please reply ...

[@mahislifeincanada4300]

Hey sister, thank you for the informative video, just a quick question I’m type 1 diabetic and high risk of pregnancy so my doctor put me on bed rest since I was 3 months pregnant my due is in march. Right now I’m getting STD from my work place. So my question is what date should I put on my last date of work? I mean how does it work ? Please let me know . Thanks !!

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hi there, Thanks for reaching out.As per my knowledge, The day you go on leave and stopped working is the date you will add as a last day of work. They will ask you if you received any payments- you can mention about STD. If its confusing then its better to call them, they will give you proper idea about how you can add these information while you apply for your maternity leave.

[@mahislifeincanada4300]

@@reellifeofzeel thanks for your reply 🙂

[@user-fg4rr3ct2d]

Hi mam, actually i worked two jobs as a health care aide, first one the regular job on paystub in a facility and the other one as a self-employed on cheque. Please can you tell me am I eligible to apply for self-employed too at the same time and if yes what should i need for it? Thanks 🙏

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hi So with your regular job if you have accumulated enough insured hours then you might be able to apply for the leave. But you need to meet the eligibility criteria in order to apply

[@sarabjeetkaur8361]

Hello if you are self employed during last 52 weeks but you did not earn much and still need to apply for tax return when what we can do in this case ?

[@1402malvika]

Can someone tell me what to fill in first name column, if your sin# does not have first name on it?

[@reellifeofzeel]

You can just put a “.”? If that works. Or leave it empty if it allows

[@ashachaudhary4546]

If we stopped one job before 6 months it can effect on our application ?

[@harpreetsahota4020]

Please tell me if I give birth and take maternity benefits then move to other province, will I able to get the benefits or not?

[@jyotsnasharma7820]

Mera employer jo phele tha vo mujhe ROE nhi de rha vo keh rha hai ki jab apne job left ki thi tab apko ROE de skte the abhi CRA me check kro aap bta skte ho ki kha se mile ga CRA p

[@harmeetjaimal1041]

Hi there! I am 10 weeks pregnant and a permanent resident here. I am planning to start my further studies in September. Will I be eligible for maternity benefits if I apply before 12 weeks of my due date? (As I will be a student by then)

[@reellifeofzeel]

Tbh I am not too sure about this. I would suggest you to contact EI maternity for more insight

[@aamirparack1990]

As an Independent Contractor how can I apply for Parental Benefits? Please guide

[@deepikagaur1247]

But agr aapke employer ne already aapko LOA and ROE process krdi h to kya kre?

[@Jasmine-bt7lj]

Hi maam thank you so much for the information I have aqueduct how many hours is required to apply for maternity and I have worked two places

[@reellifeofzeel]

If you have enough hours and meet the eligibility requirements then you can definitely go ahead apply for it

[@PunjabRandhawa-gk8mm]

Hlo agar husband job nhi kr rhe ho to kya parental leave k lye eligible hai. Mein hi job krti hoon unhe job nhi mili abhi tk. Kya apply krna chahiye. Plz rply

[@razevindiaries714]

Quick question, do we get weekly payment based on our weekly salary or insurable weekly salary

[@reellifeofzeel]

It’s based on your average insurable weekly earnings.

[@dkdhillon2936]

What if someone status changed to visitor after application

[@jatintania7117]

I also work skip the dishes and doordash. How can I add that income???

[@ekabjr2190]

Should I stop working right after I applied for mat leave?

[@vaibhavpatel2192]

Hi, I am going to apply my wife’s sickness benefits. She is 32 weeks pregnant. So once If I will apply sickness benefit, then I have to apply maternity and parental benefits separately?

[@sharanjatana1770]

Can you tell me options for students in last parts

[@navjotpanag1422]

My wife gave birth on 18 june and her last working day was 14 june. Due to some reasons we haven’t applied for the benefits. Is there a timeline that in which we have to apply for her benefits?

[@gabelonmayomes1712]

Hello, i would like to ask i put the wrong date for my last working date instead of 25/08/2023 i put the 15/05 2023. Should i Still contact Service Canada about this? as my employer will send also my ROE on my last working day. Thank you for your answer

[@reellifeofzeel]

You have to contact them and correct it because otherwise it will take too long to process the application.

[@amanpreetcheema7124]

Hi dear, thank you so much for this email information. I wana ask question can I ask for ROE from my employer before my last date of work or if not after my last day of work within how many days I have to get ROE)?

[@reellifeofzeel]

You ll only be able to apply for your benefits after you go on your leave. You can submit it afterwards. I think it’s within 28 days you have to submit your ROE. But still check it on the official website for updated informationz

[@amanpreetcheema7124]

Thank you for information

[@bhawanananda4765]

I was thinking about quitting my job in May and my due date is in Nov .As per the website I can only apply for my benefits before 12 weeks. My question is can I wait from May to August without applying and if I apply in August will my benefits be approved?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Yes if you have accumulated enough hours and meeting all the requirements for the maternity benefits the. Yes you can wait for those months and then apply in august.

[@soleentoma3328]

@@reellifeofzeelhi , I need your help I applied for maternity but I had less hours so they denied and after I called to EI and I come to know I could apply before 12 weeks so I had requested to change the date so I could be qualified and I was waiting for 3 months and they denied again because the reason was not good enough for them ,what should I do ? Please

[@kaurdeepu2910]

Did you get the maternity benefits??

[@sukhpreet7040]

Hi If we are travelling to India during our maternity leave/benefits so still benefit milte hain ya nhi?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Tbh I haven’t done that. So I can’t say anything about that.

[@naseefzaki5183]

I have a letter from my doctor where the pregnancy information is given. But for that I didint pay anything. Can you please clarify this paid document?

[@user-jr3vl9mh3h]

What about ROE ? We did not submitted it

[@shTaCan]

Hi, im an international student. I wonder if im eligible?

[@sheikhbrothers5995]

on tourist visa can we avail health benefits on private health insurance ?

[@reellifeofzeel]

I don’t think so, because there is eligibility criteria that you need to meet before you apply for this kind of benefits.

[@gagankhosa9284]

Hi, I applied for maternity benefits by watching your video, the file shows submitted when I used but I haven't gotten any email or other verification regarding file submission, or is there any way to check if my application is done or not.

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hey! Usually you don’t receive any confirmation emails. You can check status updates and all the info. From your My service canada account. They provide all the updates there.

[@Nareshmoonvlogs]

Hii zeel mera Ak question h ki mera 3rd month chlra he or mene 6 months Ak company me job kari or Ab mene other company join kari he to Muje benefits milenge ya nhi mere 600 hr complete he pichli job me

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hey as long as you have enough hours and you meet the eligibility criteria you can apply for the leave. If you have worked for 2 different employers just collect ROE from them that’s all.

[@IRALYNGARCIA]

Hi, I’m a bit confused, if I stop working 8weeks before my due date, did I lose my 4weeks benefits?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hi, No As per my knowledge,you ll get all your maternity benefits and then your parental benefits will start. I hope it makes sense.

[@anushaadil-2743]

Hi ma neh apply kia 14 July ko aab tak koie response nahe hayaa and maa access code mela but meree MSCA ACOUNT OPEN nahe ho rahe hah

[@reellifeofzeel]

Contact EI maternity for that. Because the process takes too long nowadays.

[@EemontheNextLevel]

How could i get My ROE. Firstly i have to leave work?or During work i can get it?anyone help me please?

[@sandhyachaubey3314]

My company is giving less hours due to less work. I am pregnant but I cannot apply for maternity leave now so will I get maternity EI if I apply for EI now?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hmm. I would say apply for your EI little bit late if you can so that you can cover your time. In this case, I would suggest you to talk to the representative for more insight.

[@jaspreetaujla9033]

Hi can you please make a video on how to apply for 5 weeks for other partner?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hi There, Yes we will be posting it shortly. Please subscribe to my channel, You will get a notification once its posted so that you don’t miss it. 😀

[@harishdewangan2661]

How do I extend number of weeks , I already applied for n weeks but now I want extend to another 8 weeks (total n+8 weeks) Please guide me

[@sujithm.s6282]

I have a question..My wife is studying and she completed 1000 hours past 12 months. She is pregnant and expecting delivery October 21.She had some complications and she is bed rest asper instructions from doctor. She took sick leave from work place from June 5.We applied sickness benefits and service canada denied the application because of her study....So is she eligible for maternity benefits? And if we have to apply 4 months after her work stops when we have to apply?because she already started the leave June 5th.

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hmm thanks for reaching out. In this case I would say contact EI maternity for more insight. Because if she is studying I am not too sure how that works with maternity leave.

[@shubhambharti7298]

Hii thank for this informative video . But please tell one thing. How my wife get their ROE ?

[@reellifeofzeel]

You can get it from your My service canada account. Usually employer upload it there. If you can’t find it they provide paper copy as well every tax year. Or you can just ask the employer.

[@Neha_sharma322]

Hello Dear this is very useful information.I was just wondering can we apply these benefits after 3-4 months of being pregnant.Please explain. Should someone be employed at the time of applying.

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hey thanks for reaching out. Yes you need to accumulate 600 insured hours to be eligible for the benefits as of now. You can’t apply that early but you can apply maternity benefits 12 weeks before your due date.

[@bavyrajput3067]

But you can apply for sickness as well before maternity benefits

[@amanpreetcheema7124]

I have 1 question, can I fill my application immediately after my last date of work. Or I need to wait for my last paycheck. Because I will get my last pay almost after 1 week after my last day of work

[@reellifeofzeel]

You can apply immediately after you go off work.

[@reellifeofzeel]

You need to apply within 4 weeks after your last of work.

[@Reenakumari-fx1ty]

Hi, I need to know I have a medical certificate which I used in the application for my mother-in-law (visitor visa) Now can I use the same certificate for maternity?

[@reellifeofzeel]

Yes you can! As long as it states that you’re pregnant and your due date. You can always check updated info on the website as well.

[@praveen12301230]

I become a Canadian Citizen last year. I'm working since 10 years in this country. My Wife is on PR and she is not working she is a home maker. The question is I'm I eligible for parental leave if she does not work? Can I take standard parental leave? Also, What if my kid born in India. I'm I eligible to apply for parental leave and benefits if we plan to deliver my baby in India? or the Parental leave works only if kid born in Canada? do you know what documents should I get prepared for this scenario ? Also, I have my own incorporation but no income into it last year because Im working as permanent employee so should I mention self-employed information if no income in my incorporation ?

[@jaigurudevta]

I need your suggestions mam. My wife is pregnant and she has 7 week left for baby birth, now she is not able to work so in this case what should i do first because we are new to Canada and we don't know the further process.she already told her employer that i am not able to work more so her employer ready to give ROE.

[@reellifeofzeel]

Okay! Then you can apply for her maternity leave and in the same application you can choose to apply for parental leave as well. I have explained that in the video.

[@Snowandrum]

Great information and very well explained … one question if my wife has less than 600 hrs is it possible we can apply together as couple and we still get maternity

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hey thanks for reaching out! But I am afraid not. You can still apply for your parental leave though if your wife doesn’t have enough hours.

[@naveenj4217]

I have a follow up question. If you do not have enough hours and you apply for parental benefits, how much could you possible get with just parental benefits?

[@evasousamota8850]

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[@ekamjotkang8709]

Very useful I quit my job when I was 3 months pregnant. Now am 7 months pregnant .can I apply for maternity benefits.

[@sunilbakshi7924]

Hi anyone knows that what medical certificate i need for parental leave of husband. Will remain same as i given during parental leave..????

[@reellifeofzeel]

Yes you don’t need to submit medical certificate for your husband.

[@Jasmine-bt7lj]

Hi ma’am my husband is india I m pregnant I’m the only one going to apply for maternity and parental benefits as I have applied his spousal PR so what option I have to choose in the form under basic or basic and spouse little confused kindly help😊

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hi there, thank you for your message. You can choose basic.

[@aizah05]

Hi, i already applied for ei sickness benefits since i not able to work since i am having pain due to pregnancy, then when i gave birth i will call them for maternity benefits. Is sickness benefit will be deducted or less to my maternity and parental benefit months.

[@reellifeofzeel]

No it won’t. You ll get your full maternity and parental benefits after you’re done with your sickness benefits.

[@jotkaur3506]

hi is there any other benefits than maternity or parental that we can apply same time? if i am earning $2500 a month, how much EI benefit will i get each month.

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hi there, no I don’t think so, I only know about this benefits. Regardless of your pay you get the same amount.

[@kajalgill6975]

Agar hum maternity leave nhi le rhe aur bss parental benefits ke liye hi apply kr rhe hai toh humhe kitne benefit milega per week ?

[@navneetkaur5010]

Hi zeel, I am bit confused with (other parents information )if I fill my husband’s info is it just for verification ?or he will also receive benefits?? Because only I want to apply for maternity and parental leave.

[@reellifeofzeel]

Hey, Your husband will have to apply separately, separate application. They ask this info during your application is because to cross verify if the information is correct or not when you apply for your husband’s leave. That’s what my understanding is.

[@parveenkumari2326]

Hi, thanks for this video.. I have a question, can we apply maternity leave at 4 months pregnant? Or just 15 weeks before due date, Or any other benefits if I can’t go to work

[@reellifeofzeel]

No you can’t apply that early but you can apply sickness benefits if you qualify for that before applying your maternity benefits but please check the official website for the more updated information

[@parveenkumari2326]

@@reellifeofzeel ok thanku

[@sudeshnadasgupta119]

Is it mandatory to work for a full year to get these benefits?

[@reellifeofzeel]

It’s not full year but in the last 52 weeks you should have enough hours to meet the eligibility criteria, then and then you can apply for maternity leave.

[@prabhjotkaur6926]

Hey there quick question Is it necessary to work all 600 hours with same employer to get maternity leave?

[@gj8022]

No

[@mounikareddy1078]

Hi if the person didn't work for 55 weeks only 30 weeks will they still qualify for any kind of benefits

[@reellifeofzeel]

As per my knowledge,No I don’t think so! Because you need to meet the eligibility requirements to apply for this kind of benefits. But you can still call them and double check.