The Canadian government is at it again. Following the launch of a new three-year, nearly one-million-person immigration plan and an increase in the Canada Child Benefit, the government has recently begun rolling out further benefits: effective December 3, 2017, an 18-month parental leave and family caregiving benefit will be officially implemented.
Parental leave extended from 12 to 18 months
Recently, the Canadian government announced that the new parental leave policy promised by the federal government will officially take effect on December 3 of this year. All eligible new parents will be able to enjoy up to 18 months of parental leave. Extending the leave period means that parents can receive 61 weeks of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits over the 18-month period, although the total amount of benefits received during the leave will not increase.
New family caregiving benefits added
Starting December 3, a new family caregiving benefit will also officially take effect. Family members caring for critically ill or injured adults over the age of 18 can apply for up to 15 weeks of leave, while those caring for critically ill or injured minors under the age of 18 can apply for up to 35 weeks of leave. Furthermore, caregivers can be family members other than parents, or individuals considered "like family" (for example, aunts and uncles may be eligible to become caregivers for critically ill patients).
According to reports, after the new policy is implemented, employees in government-related sectors, such as banking, transportation, and telecommunications, will be able to flexibly choose their leave. At the same time, the new policy may also stimulate provinces to adjust their corresponding labor benefits so that the remaining 92% of Canadian employees can receive the same leave benefits.
Canada's parental leave was originally only 12 months (which was already more than in many other countries), and the federal Liberal government promised to extend it during the 2015 election. Although the new policy may add C$125 million in expenses to the federal budget for 2017-2018, the new parental leave policy is very beneficial for families who can still afford daily expenses despite reduced income.
Canada's social welfare has always been famously generous, which is one of the reasons why many immigrant investors choose Canada. From newborns to the elderly, from first-time home buying to marriage and childbirth, and even children's education, the welfare benefits are diverse. Immigrating to Canada and living in this country full of benefits is absolutely a recipe for happiness!
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