Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child)
This enactment amends the Employment Insurance Act to provide that a person to whom employment insurance benefits are payable to care for a newborn child or a child placed with them for the purpose of adoption remains eligible to receive those benefits even if the child dies during the benefit period. It also amends the Canada Labour Code to provide that an employee who is entitled to maternity leave or to parental leave to care for a newborn child or a child who is in their care for the purpose of adoption remains entitled to the maternity leave or the parental leave even if the child dies during the period for which leave has been granted.
This bill, also known as Evan's Law, aims to provide more support to parents who experience the death of a child. It ensures that individuals receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits to care for a newborn or adopted child can continue to receive those benefits if the child passes away during the benefit period. This prevents the need to reapply, easing an administrative burden during a difficult time. Additionally, the bill extends the bereavement leave available to employees under the Canada Labour Code, allowing them up to 10 weeks off following the death of a child.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |