New parental leave options that will allow some Canadians to spread their federal benefits over a longer period of time are leading to questions about how many people will benefit and whether small businesses will be able to adapt. The federal government estimates up to 20,000 parents may use the new extended parental leave guidelines. Under the new provisions, people who opt for the extended parental leave won't see any more money. Pleased to see govt has dropped the notion of allowing an employee to take parental leave, return to work & then take another chunk of leave again under new EI rules. Employers of those who do take extended leave it will be pressured to find replacement workers for longer periods, he added.

Source: CBC News November 10, 2017 09:56 UTC