Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (combined weeks of benefits rule and certain benefits)
This enactment amends the Employment Insurance Act to provide that the combined weeks of benefits rule does not apply to benefits paid because of pregnancy or because the claimant is caring for their new-born child or a child placed with them for adoption. It also amends the Act to allow the extension of the benefit period for claimants who are in receipt of benefits paid because of pregnancy or parental benefits. Finally, it amends the Act to increase from fifteen to twenty-six the maximum number of weeks for which benefits may be paid to a claimant who is providing care or support to one or more critically ill adults.
Bill C-249 proposes changes to Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) Act. It aims to ensure that certain parental and adoption benefits are not reduced by the 'combined weeks of benefits' rule. This means parents who are on EI for pregnancy, or to care for a new child through birth or adoption, can receive their full benefit period without it being shortened by other EI claims they might have made.
The bill also extends the maximum duration for benefits related to caring for critically ill adults. Currently, the maximum is 15 weeks, but this bill would increase it to 26 weeks. This change aims to provide better support for individuals who need to take time off work to care for seriously ill family members. It affects parents welcoming a new child and those providing care for critically ill adults.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |