Falk introduces new parental bill

member’s bill to ensure greater parity in parental leave options.

Bill c-318 creates a new 15-week benefit for adoptive parents and intended parents through the Employment Insurance program and adjusts leave entitlement provisions in the Canada Labour Code accordingly.

will ensure greater parity in Canada’s parental benefits system,” said MP Rosemarie Falk in a news release on March 8.

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk has introduced a private

“The creation of a new 15-week benefit for families formed by adoption and surrogacy

“The arrival of a new child is a precious and formative time for all parents and the Employment Insurance program provides parents with critical financial support while they care for and bond with their child.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

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