Maternity and parental benefits in Canada

[@lidyasium7309]

Hi dear, thanks for the information, it’s really helpful. I have question though, when can I apply for sickness benefit? Can I apply one months before I gave birth or after I finish my maternity and paternity leave?

[@LG-fu2zj]

So basically, if you decide to take paternal and maternity, standard length this is 50 weeks , however a year is 52 weeks, so the government doesn't cover a year off, if covers up to 50 weeks. Correct?

[@bambrick37]

if both parents share their maximums of both maternity (mother) and paternity (mother and Father) the father can apply for an extra 8 weeks resulting in total of 84 weeks combined but only at the same overall amount. my wife and i both enjoyed this with out last child.

[@adilsanour2004]

Hi steve , Question please ,my wife applied for maternity and standard parental, we are planned to have 8 weeks later for me ,and my wife she will get 32 plus her maternity 15 weeks ,is that how it works isnt ?

[@brycer985]

What does insured hours mean? My girlfriend is an hourly worker and is 19weeks pregnant and had to take time off from work early due to a covid outbreak in the seniors facility where she works at, what steps can she take to get some financial support for the weeks she didnt get paid and how could she get started on maternity sick leave or sickness leave? Does a covid outbreak constitute emergency medical or sickness leave? Sorry for all the questions a d thankyou for your time.

[@TheCavalcanti89]

Would you happen to know if I could take the maternity leave and go out of the country and still receive the payment?

[@jasminejasmine3473]

Kindly tell me is there any benefit for pregnant women which is not working is a house wife?

[@najeemnaime452]

Great Video! But I do have a question. This is for my sister I’m speaking for. She’s wants to work to her fullest and while her body can take it. But however per say; can she obtain the maternity and parental leave at the “SAME TIME” after birth. One is 6 months and the other is 12 months. Are we able to merge it both or obtain both at the same time. I tried looking up on service Canada website can’t seem to find the answer to this

[@mohamedmarouf8084]

May farst thing when i maik may émigration and satell there .....its Bay may awen appartement or hous.................

[@kevint7649]

Mind boggling how North America does not mandate employers to give paid maternity and paternity leave.

[@maryjeanjones7569]

If employed in Canada, you pay into Employment Insurance and it is used for payed maternity leave. An employer cannot stop you from taking the time off.

[@thiagomaximiano1834]

I work about 50 hours per week. Am I able to work some hours per week to complement my income without losing the paternity benefits?

[@baykkarl9541]

I applied last Dec 16 2021 for my paternity leave. I keep on calling but they always says its still on process. It is feb 18 2022 now. Not getting paid yet. They keep on cutting me off on call. 🙄

[@mahadyusuf2604]

can i take two years in a row and each have a baby

[@johnandrews3434]

Yeah more free benefits. New immigrants love it. Money money free benefits, don’t have to work hurray

[@maryjeanjones7569]

You are very Incorrect. No one gets Maternity leave within Canada if you have not worked and paid into Employment Insurance Benefits. If you dont, you get Zero paid Maternity Leave