Canada: 16th International review of leave policies and related research 2020
Publication Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Online Document Type:
Research, policy & practice
Source:
International Network on Leave Policies and Research
Paid maternity leave was first introduced in Canada in 1971. Since that time, improving it has been discussed on a regular basis. The duration of family leave benefits increased considerably when parental leave was added in 1990 and increased in 2000 but outside Quebec, improvements in other areas have not been made.