The new parental allowance provisions are currently applicable to the AV, NR, RE, SH, SP, CNRC (LS, IR, RO-RCO, TR), CRA (AFS), OSFI, CNSC (NUREG), NEB and NFB collective agreements.
On November 18, 2019, the new extended parental leave allowance and the additional shared weeks available under Employment Insurance and QPIP will be implemented. If an employee starts parental leave on or after November 18, 2019 the new language will apply, if the leave starts before November 18, 2019 the old language will apply to the entire allowance.
Please download and review the following flow charts to help calculate the allowance you're entitled to under the new extended parental leave allowance.
EI Physical Birth
QPIP Physical Birth
EI Adoption
QPIP Adoption
Other common questions and parental allowance scenarios are covered in our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you still require clarifications contact your steward.
Published on 12 December 2019