06/10/2026
Are you planning to take Maternity, Parental, or Adoption Leave?
Before you embark on this exciting next step for your family, we want to make sure you Know Your Rights!
📄Inform your manager by your 20th week of pregnancy—or as soon as possible for adoption.
📄You can take leave for up to 78 weeks. Consult the EI maternity and parental benefits website for your options: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental.html
📄Ask your manager/HR if you qualify for salary top-up.
📄Keep in mind that you will continue to accumulate seniority during your leave based on your regularly scheduled work hours.
See Article 29 of your Collective Agreement to learn more. You can always access your current Collective Agreement in the top right corner of our website!