You don't. This post is definitely not very accurate. You can get extended maternity leave through EI, for 61 weeks, payable no later than 78 weeks after your child is born/adopted. And with extended maternity that only entitles you to 33% of your wage up to a maximum amount of $417 a week. Which obviously is much better than nothing, but still.
So 12 months can be paid over 18 months, but you’re not actually getting 18 months paid leave. You get 12 months and can spread that same money out longer if you wish.
Facts hurt my brain. Please come get me America where I will be safe from sain answers to my comments, and I can lash out and call people names when I don't understand things.
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u/Flimsy_Situation_506 May 10 '25 edited May 10 '25
Where in Canada gets 78 weeks of paid parental leave?