Ontario Parental Benefits Program

Canada's federal Employment Insurance (EI) provides pregnancy and parental leave benefits to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. It is important to know that the right to parental leave is independent of the right to pregnancy leave. Furthermore, if you are self-employed, you may also be eligible to receive pregnancy and parental benefits.

For more information on the qualifications for pregnancy and parental leave, how to apply and receive these benefits and your rights and responsibilities, please check out the resources below.

• The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada - Working during pregnancy

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• Service Canada - Maternity and parental leave, birth registration, and child benefits

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• Service Canada - Employment insurance: eligibility, application, forms and financial info

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• Service Canada - Employment insurance: special benefits for self-employed parents

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• Service Canada - Apply for employment insurance benefits online

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• Service Canada - All you need to know about maternity and parental benefits

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• Ontario Ministry of Labour - Pregnancy and parental leave: your rights as an employee