Maternity vs Paternity Leave - 6CR #6

Parental benefits can be extended from 12 months to 18 months as of Dec 3, 2017. Darnell & Joel discuss the merits of the new parental leave options available and the motivations for the change. Reference Articles: Maternity & Paternity Leave Seeking balance as a working dad Canada introduces 18-month parental leave, but what's the catch?  Jordan Peterson on the psychological impact of mothers going back to work Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits Socialism Counter Argument Economic Calculation Problem of Socialism Child Care Childcare Is Ridiculously Over-Regulated Regulation and the Cost of Child Care Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 Child care rules under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 Employment Insurance EI surpluses were $3.5 billion in 2014 and $2.2 billion in 2015 Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]