Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents)
Our Executive Director, Julie Despaties makes an address at the House of Commons through the Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents).
Monday, November 27, 2023
Our Executive Director, Julie Despaties speaks on behalf of the Time to Attach initiative led by Interwoven Connections at the House of Commons via the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA).
Creation of new Attachment Leave EI benefits recognizes the needs of adoptees and their families, supporting long term healthy outcomes for youth.
Adopt4Life and the Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada (CYPCC) welcome the introduction of a new 15-week Adoption Benefit for adoptive parents as part of enhancements to Canada’s Employment Insurance program, as announced in today’s Fall Economic Statement by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Introduction of Bill C-318 Will Create Attachment Leave for Adoptive Parents: A Step in the Right Direction
A new Private Member’s Bill will provide adoptive parents with 15 additional weeks of attachment leave through Employment Insurance benefits.
