Creation of new Attachment Leave EI benefits recognizes the needs of adoptees and their families, supporting long term healthy outcomes for youth.
OTTAWA – 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. This long-awaited benefit is a significant step forward in supporting strong, healthy attachment in families, no matter how they are formed.