44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02155441-02155 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK13 février 202422 mars 202411 décembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intendend parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02154441-02154 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK13 février 202422 mars 202411 décembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intendend parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02119441-02119 (Travail et emploi)CathayWagantallYorkton—MelvilleConservateurSK8 février 202422 mars 202428 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02104441-02104 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK7 février 202422 mars 202411 décembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02103441-02103 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK7 février 202422 mars 202422 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02094441-02094 (Travail et emploi)WarrenSteinleyRegina—LewvanConservateurSK7 février 202422 mars 202421 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée18 mars 2024441-02039441-02039 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK31 janvier 202418 mars 202422 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program. 
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée18 mars 2024441-02038441-02038 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK31 janvier 202418 mars 202421 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program. 
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée28 février 2024441-02014441-02014 (Travail et emploi)WarrenSteinleyRegina—LewvanConservateurSK29 janvier 202428 février 20241 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature222Présentée à la Chambre des communes27 février 2024441-02221441-02221 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK27 février 20246 février 2024Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux44e législature220Certifiée19 février 2024e-4694e-4694 (Travail et emploi)RobynMoreauNikiAshtonChurchill—Keewatinook AskiNPDMB21 novembre 2023 à 15 h 52 (HAE)19 février 2024 à 15 h 52 (HAE)19 février 2024Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :Nous demandons que le congé parental soit bonifié pour les parents d’enfants multiples (jumeaux, triplés, quadruplés, etc.), soit en durée ou en prestations financières ou les deux;Les parents d’enfants uniques ont droit à un congé de maternité et à un congé parental distincts pour chaque enfant. Les parents d’enfants multiples contribuent à l’assurance-emploi de manière égale, et devraient donc avoir droit à des congés parentaux pour chaque enfant. Par exemple, un parent qui a deux enfants distincts a droit à deux congés parentaux de 18 mois, tandis que le parent de jumeaux n’a droit qu’à un seul congé parental de 18 mois;La charge de travail est souvent beaucoup plus lourde lorsque les parents ont des enfants multiples et la famille aurait donc avantage à ce que le parent secondaire prenne un congé parental supplémentaire;Les mères d’enfants multiples ont un plus grand risque de problèmes de santé qui nécessitent un soutien supplémentaire, y compris en raison du taux plus élevé d’accouchement par césarienne, des naissances prématurées et des séjours aux soins intensifs néonatals, du taux et de la gravité des dépressions post-partum et des difficultés d’allaitement;Les parents d’enfants multiples ont de plus grosses dépenses pendant leur congé par comparaison aux parents d’un enfant unique. Par exemple, le coût du berceau, du siège d’auto, des vêtements, des couches et des formules pour nourrissons qu’il faut acheter en plus, sans parler du fait que les articles pour jumeaux sont plus chers (lits pour enfants, poussettes) et que les articles d’occasion sont rares; Les autorités suivantes accordent déjà un congé bonifié aux parents d’enfants multiples, reconnaissant que le fait d’avoir des enfants multiples n’est pas la même chose que d’avoir un enfant unique. Liste non exhaustive : Québec, Massachusetts, France, Espagne, Portugal, Allemagne, Luxembourg, Italie, Slovénie, Croatie, Albanie, Suède, Norvège, Finlande, Danemark, Grèce, Turquie, Israël, Iran, Chine, Corée du Sud, Vietnam, Pérou, Afghanistan, Ghana.Nous les soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de bonifier le congé parental des parents d’enfants multiples (jumeaux, triplés et plus).Assurance-emploiCongés parentauxGrossesse multiple44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée29 janvier 2024441-02002441-02002 (Travail et emploi)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB12 décembre 202329 janvier 20243 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée29 janvier 2024441-01992441-01992 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK12 décembre 202329 janvier 202422 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée29 janvier 2024441-01984441-01984 (Travail et emploi)EricMelilloKenoraConservateurON7 décembre 202329 janvier 20241 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée29 janvier 2024441-01981441-01981 (Travail et emploi)TomKmiecCalgary ShepardConservateurAB7 décembre 202329 janvier 202428 novembre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023, and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée29 janvier 2024441-01960441-01960 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK27 novembre 202329 janvier 202423 octobre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Codeto ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI.  Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée12 décembre 2023441-01886441-01886 (Travail et emploi)RosemarieFalkBattlefords—LloydminsterConservateurSK6 novembre 202312 décembre 202323 octobre 2023Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaAttendu que :Les prestations de congé de maternité et de congé parental de l’assurance-emploi donnent aux parents un soutien financier critique pendant qu’ils s’occupent de leur nouvel enfant et tissent des liens avec lui;Avoir un parent à la maison plus longtemps au cours de la première année critique de la vie d’un enfant ou pendant son placement en famille soutient mieux la formation de liens sains ainsi que le bien-être de l’enfant;Les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention sont désavantagés dans le système d’assurance-emploi actuel;Tous les parents méritent un accès équitable aux prestations de congé parental;Le projet de loi C-318 accorde un accès équitable au congé parental pour les parents adoptifs et parents d’intention;Le Président de la Chambre des communes a statué que l’adoption du projet de loi C-318 nécessitait une recommandation royale.Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de soutenir les parents adoptifs et d’intention en accordant la recommandation royale au projet de loi C-318.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to support adoptive and intended parents through Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.The arrival of a new child is a precious and exciting time for parents. This is equally true for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents.On November 21, 2023, the Fall Economic Statement announced that a new 15-week shareable adoption benefit would be introduced in the EI program. This benefit is expected to provide approximately 1,700 Canadian families each year with additional time and flexibility as they welcome a new child in their home. Parents who form their families via surrogacy will also be eligible for this benefit. Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, proposes amendments to the EI Act to implement this new benefit, along with corresponding changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure job-protected leave for employees in the federally regulated private sector.  The new benefit for parents through adoption and surrogacy responds to what the Government heard during its comprehensive consultations on the EI program in 2021 and 2022. It will provide for an equal number of weeks of EI benefits for adoptive and intended parents as for biological parents, making EI benefits more inclusive of the way families are formed.The Government of Canada recognizes the diverse challenges faced by working parents raising children. Balancing family, work and financial considerations is a challenging task for Canadians raising children, and each family has its own needs. That is why we have made changes since 2017 to give parents more flexibility in their use of EI maternity and parental benefits. These include earlier access to maternity benefits, the choice of standard or extended parental benefits, and additional weeks of parental benefits when shared.We will continue to ensure that the EI program responds to the needs of today’s workforce, including for adoptive parents. EI is a significant income support program. Introducing a new benefit for adoptive parents needs to align with the implementation of the Government’s other priorities on EI. Once again, the government wishes to thank the petitioners. Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiC-318, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-emploi et le Code canadien du travail (parents adoptifs et parents d'intention)Congés parentaux
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée16 août 2023441-01590441-01590 (Travail et emploi)BlakeRichardsBanff—AirdrieConservateurAB21 juin 202316 août 202330 mai 2023PÉTITION À LA CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES RÉUNIE EN PARLEMENT Nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada attirons l’attention de la Chambre sur ce qui suit : ATTENDU QUE :Les parents qui subissent la perte d’un enfant sont souvent laissés sans soutien financier ou sans sécurité d’emploi pendant leur période de deuil;La motion 110 (42-1) demandait au gouvernement du Canada d’améliorer la compassion et le soutien offerts aux parents en deuil par le gouvernement fédéral;La Chambre des communes a adopté la motion 110 (42-1) à l’unanimité;Le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées a entrepris une étude sur la motion 110 (42-1);Le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées a déposé un rapport intitulé Soutenir les familles après la perte d'un enfant, qui contient sept recommandations clés visant à améliorer la compassion et le soutien offerts aux parents en deuil par le gouvernement fédéral;Les signataires de la présente pétition reconnaissent que le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé son intention de mettre en œuvre certaines de ces recommandations dans le budget fédéral de 2023;Le gouvernement du Canada n’a toujours pas mis en œuvre toutes les recommandations du rapport. Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada, demandons au gouvernement du Canada de :1- Mettre en œuvre une prestation de deuil pour tous les parents endeuillés par la perte d'une grossesse ou d’un enfant en bas âge;2- Mettre en œuvre les sept recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées intitulé Soutenir les familles après la perte d’un enfant.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to implement a bereavement benefit for all grieving parents of pregnancy and infant loss and to implement all seven of the recommendations contained within the report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities entitled Supporting Families After the Loss of a Child.The Government welcomed the recommendations of the committee and responded along the key themes of:
  1. enhancing information and services for grieving families in a compassionate way;
  2. reducing financial hardships and supporting flexible return-to-work for parents who suffered the loss of a child; and,
  3. conducting policy analysis regarding supports for parents who have suffered the loss of a child.
For the full Government response to the committee, please visit: ourcommons.ca/content/Committee/421/HUMA/GovResponse/RP10555719/421_HUMA_Rpt14_GR/421_HUMA_Rpt14_GR-e.pdf.The Government acknowledges that grieving the loss of a child is difficult and that these events can have implications for Canadians’ mental and physical health, and that this can make it difficult to return to work. The Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits are available to eligible parents who need to step away from work due to the emotional or psychological distress caused by the loss of a loved one, including a child. On December 18, 2022, the Government announced an extension of EI sickness benefits from 15 weeks to 26 weeks for new claims beginning on or after this date.In addition, in the tragic event that the infant dies during the 15-week period surrounding childbirth, a parent who has established an EI maternity claim will continue to be eligible to receive benefits to support their recovery from pregnancy and childbirth. Maternity benefits are also payable to eligible parents in the event of a pregnancy loss (e.g., a stillbirth) that occurs during or after the 20th week of pregnancy.Part III of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) includes leave provisions to ensure that federally regulated private sector employees (about 6% of all Canadian employees) have job-protected leave while claiming an EI special benefit, including maternity and sickness benefits. Job protection is a federal-provincial/territorial responsibility and leave provisions included in PT labour standard legislation generally align with those from the Code.Since 2019, several changes have been made to the Code that can support grieving parents. These changes include:
  • the enhancement of bereavement leave, from three days with pay, immediately following the death of an immediate family member, to ten working days (including three days with pay) that can be taken up to six weeks after the funeral, memorial service or burial. An Act to Amend the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3), which received Royal Assent in December 2021, includes amendments to bereavement leave that will provide up to eight weeks of unpaid leave for employees who experience a stillbirth or the death of a child. An order of the Governor in Council will be necessary to bring these provisions into force;
  • the addition of a new personal leave of five days (including three days with pay) that can be used by parents to attend to any urgent matter concerning their family members, including following the death of their child or a pregnancy loss;
  • the enhancement of medical leave without pay from 17 weeks to 27 weeks to align with the extension of EI sickness benefits, and entitling employees to earn and take up to 10 days of medical leave with pay per year; and,
  • the introduction of a right to request flexible work arrangements, which can help employees to cope with the death of their child by allowing them to formally request a change to the terms and conditions of their employment related to the number of hours they work, their work schedule, and the location of their work.
In addition, as announced in Budget 2023, the Government is committed to amend the Code to create a new stand-alone leave for employees who experience a pregnancy loss. This new leave will provide employees with time to begin their physical and emotional recovery without risk of losing their job or forfeiting income security.Building a modernized EI program remains an important part of the Government’s commitment to support workers. Work is underway to modernize the program, informed by the feedback received from individuals and stakeholders through substantive consultations held through 2021 and 2022, as well as changing economic conditions so that Canadians continue to be supported.Once again, the Government wishes to thank the petitioners.  Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiCongésDécès et funéraillesNourrissons
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée16 août 2023441-01546441-01546 (Travail et emploi)BlakeRichardsBanff—AirdrieConservateurAB14 juin 202316 août 202330 mai 2023PÉTITION À LA CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES RÉUNIE EN PARLEMENT Nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada attirons l’attention de la Chambre sur ce qui suit : ATTENDU QUE :Les parents qui subissent la perte d’un enfant sont souvent laissés sans soutien financier ou sans sécurité d’emploi pendant leur période de deuil;La motion 110 (42-1) demandait au gouvernement du Canada d’améliorer la compassion et le soutien offerts aux parents en deuil par le gouvernement fédéral;La Chambre des communes a adopté la motion 110 (42-1) à l’unanimité;Le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées a entrepris une étude sur la motion 110 (42-1);Le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées a déposé un rapport intitulé Soutenir les familles après la perte d'un enfant, qui contient sept recommandations clés visant à améliorer la compassion et le soutien offerts aux parents en deuil par le gouvernement fédéral;Les signataires de la présente pétition reconnaissent que le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé son intention de mettre en œuvre certaines de ces recommandations dans le budget fédéral de 2023;Le gouvernement du Canada n’a toujours pas mis en œuvre toutes les recommandations du rapport. Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, citoyens du Canada, demandons au gouvernement du Canada de :1- Mettre en œuvre une prestation de deuil pour tous les parents endeuillés par la perte d'une grossesse ou d’un enfant en bas âge;2- Mettre en œuvre les sept recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées intitulé Soutenir les familles après la perte d’un enfant.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official LanguagesSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Irek KusmierczykThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to implement a bereavement benefit for all grieving parents of pregnancy and infant loss and to implement all seven of the recommendations contained within the report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities entitled Supporting Families After the Loss of a Child.The Government welcomed the recommendations of the committee and responded along the key themes of:
  1. enhancing information and services for grieving families in a compassionate way;
  2. reducing financial hardships and supporting flexible return-to-work for parents who suffered the loss of a child; and,
  3. conducting policy analysis regarding supports for parents who have suffered the loss of a child.
For the full Government response to the committee, please visit: ourcommons.ca/content/Committee/421/HUMA/GovResponse/RP10555719/421_HUMA_Rpt14_GR/421_HUMA_Rpt14_GR-e.pdf.The Government acknowledges that grieving the loss of a child is difficult and that these events can have implications for Canadians’ mental and physical health, and that this can make it difficult to return to work. The Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits are available to eligible parents who need to step away from work due to the emotional or psychological distress caused by the loss of a loved one, including a child. On December 18, 2022, the Government announced an extension of EI sickness benefits from 15 weeks to 26 weeks for new claims beginning on or after this date.In addition, in the tragic event that the infant dies during the 15-week period surrounding childbirth, a parent who has established an EI maternity claim will continue to be eligible to receive benefits to support their recovery from pregnancy and childbirth. Maternity benefits are also payable to eligible parents in the event of a pregnancy loss (e.g., a stillbirth) that occurs during or after the 20th week of pregnancy.Part III of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) includes leave provisions to ensure that federally regulated private sector employees (about 6% of all Canadian employees) have job-protected leave while claiming an EI special benefit, including maternity and sickness benefits. Job protection is a federal-provincial/territorial responsibility and leave provisions included in PT labour standard legislation generally align with those from the Code.Since 2019, several changes have been made to the Code that can support grieving parents. These changes include:
  • the enhancement of bereavement leave, from three days with pay, immediately following the death of an immediate family member, to ten working days (including three days with pay) that can be taken up to six weeks after the funeral, memorial service or burial. An Act to Amend the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3), which received Royal Assent in December 2021, includes amendments to bereavement leave that will provide up to eight weeks of unpaid leave for employees who experience a stillbirth or the death of a child. An order of the Governor in Council will be necessary to bring these provisions into force;
  • the addition of a new personal leave of five days (including three days with pay) that can be used by parents to attend to any urgent matter concerning their family members, including following the death of their child or a pregnancy loss;
  • the enhancement of medical leave without pay from 17 weeks to 27 weeks to align with the extension of EI sickness benefits, and entitling employees to earn and take up to 10 days of medical leave with pay per year; and,
  • the introduction of a right to request flexible work arrangements, which can help employees to cope with the death of their child by allowing them to formally request a change to the terms and conditions of their employment related to the number of hours they work, their work schedule, and the location of their work.
In addition, as announced in Budget 2023, the Government is committed to amend the Code to create a new stand-alone leave for employees who experience a pregnancy loss. This new leave will provide employees with time to begin their physical and emotional recovery without risk of losing their job or forfeiting income security.Building a modernized EI program remains an important part of the Government’s commitment to support workers. Work is underway to modernize the program, informed by the feedback received from individuals and stakeholders through substantive consultations held through 2021 and 2022, as well as changing economic conditions so that Canadians continue to be supported.Once again, the Government wishes to thank the petitioners.  Their views will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program.
Assurance-emploiCongésDécès et funéraillesNourrissons
44e législature220Certifiée30 mai 2023e-4377e-4377 (Travail et emploi)SarahCormierBlakeRichardsBanff—AirdrieConservateurAB31 mars 2023 à 15 h 23 (HAE)30 mai 2023 à 15 h 23 (HAE)30 mai 2023Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada </Addressee>Attendu que:Les parents qui perdent un enfant se retrouvent souvent sans soutien financier ni sécurité d’emploi pendant leur deuil.La motion 110 (42-1) demandait au gouvernement du Canada d’améliorer la compassion et l’aide offertes par le gouvernement fédéral aux parents endeuillés.La Chambre des communes a adopté la motion 110 (42-1) à l’unanimité.Le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées a réalisé une étude sur la motion 110 (42-1). Le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées a déposé un rapport intitulé Soutenir les familles après la perte d’un enfant, qui contenait sept grandes recommandations visant à améliorer la compassion et l’aide offertes par le gouvernement fédéral aux parents endeuillés.Les signataires de la présente pétition reconnaissent que le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé son intention de mettre en œuvre certaines de ces recommandations dans le budget fédéral de 2023.Le gouvernement du Canada n’a toujours pas donné suite à l’ensemble des recommandations du rapport.Nous, soussignés,citoyens du Canada , prions le gouvernement du Canada : D'instaurer une prestation de deuil pour tous les parents vivant un deuil périnatal; De mettre en œuvre la totalité des sept recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement des compétences, du développement social et de la condition des personnes handicapées intitulé Soutenir les familles après la perte d’un enfant.Assurance-emploiCongésDécès et funéraillesNourrissons44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée30 janvier 2023e-4072e-4072 (Travail et emploi)DANIELJANSSENJohnBrassardBarrie—InnisfilConservateurON13 juillet 2022 à 15 h 15 (HAE)11 octobre 2022 à 15 h 15 (HAE)18 novembre 202230 janvier 202312 octobre 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :Le gouvernement a lésé des travailleurs en restreignant l’accès à l’assurance emploi lors de la mise en œuvre des exigences de vaccination au sein de la fonction publique fédérale et des secteurs sous réglementation fédérale en octobre 2021;Les travailleurs visés ont dû prendre un congé sans solde ou ont été licenciés ou congédiés pour avoir fait le choix de ne pas se faire vacciner;Les employeurs ont dû interpréter les directives du gouvernement et décider eux mêmes d’exempter ou non des employés de l’exigence de vaccination;Le gouvernement a annoncé que les travailleurs qui refuseraient de se faire vacciner sans avoir d’exemption médicale n’auraient pas droit à l’assurance emploi;Les employeurs ont été avisés de déclarer les employés qui ont été suspendus, congédiés ou licenciés pour avoir refusé de se conformer à l’exigence de vaccination, en ajoutant aux relevés d’emploi de nouveaux codes destinés à signaler à Service Canada les travailleurs non conformes (E pour « départ volontaire », N pour « congé autorisé » et M pour « congédiement);Les employés, tenus de cotiser au programme d’assurance emploi, ont été injustement privés de prestations;Les mesures prises par le gouvernement se voulaient coercitives en imposant un fardeau financier aux employés refusant de se faire vacciner.Nous soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de : 1. supprimer les nouveaux codes sur les relevés d’emploi qui identifient les travailleurs non vaccinés dont l’exemption n’a pas été approuvée;2. diffuser les données, comptabilisées au moyen des nouveaux codes sur les relevés d’emploi, concernant le nombre de travailleurs lésés par la décision de restreindre l’accès à l’assurance emploi; 3. rendre rétroactivement admissibles à l’assurance emploi tous les travailleurs injustement inadmissibles à l’assurance-emploi et leur donner pleinement droit aux prestations pendant les périodes de chômage.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability InclusionSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): IREK KUSMIERCZYKThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to adjust EI eligibility for Canadians impacted by vaccine policies and allow workers who were suspended or dismissed to receive EI regular benefits. The Government recognizes the employment challenges that Canadians have faced during the pandemic.A fundamental principle of the EI program is that claimants must lose their employment through no fault of their own to be eligible for EI regular benefits. The Employment Insurance Act stipulates that a claimant is disqualified (or disentitled) from receiving regular benefits if they have been suspended or dismissed as a result of their own misconduct, or if they have voluntarily left their employment without just cause.With respect to unvaccinated workers, if an employer clearly communicated their vaccination policy and employees knew the consequences (such as the fact that they could be terminated, suspended or placed on leave without pay) if they did not comply, misconduct could be found for not complying with the employer’s policy and the claimant could be determined to be not eligible under the EI Act to receive EI regular benefits.While each EI application is assessed on a case-by-case basis, employees not complying with their employer’s mandatory vaccination policy would typically not be eligible to receive EI regular benefits unless there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., valid medical exemption and employer unable to accommodate). This is not a change in policy or legislation, but reflects the existing legislative requirements to receive EI benefits. The Canada Employment Insurance Commission would determine if a client is entitled to EI benefits based on the facts provided by the employer and the employee.
Assurance-emploiCOVID-19Employeurs et employés sous réglementation fédéraleFonction publique et fonctionnairesImmunisationPandémiesRelevé d'emploi
44e législature229Non certifiée8 août 2022e-3909e-3909 (Fiscalité)DillonDohertyMatthewGreenHamilton-CentreNPDON7 avril 2022 à 15 h 44 (HAE)5 août 2022 à 15 h 44 (HAE)8 août 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="6" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1"> premier ministre</Addressee> Attendu que : L’assurance-emploi est considérée comme un revenu imposable;Les cotisations automatiques à l’assurance-emploi ne suffisent pas à payer l’impôt sur les revenus tirés de l’assurance-emploi; L’assurance-emploi était l’unique option durant les nombreux confinements dus à la COVID-19. Nous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, prions le premier ministre de déclarer non imposables les revenus tirés de l’assurance-emploi, comme les autres programmes d’aide gouvernementale. Assurance-emploiFiscalité44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée19 mai 2022e-3789e-3789 (Travail et emploi)KeithKloverLianneRoodLambton—Kent—MiddlesexConservateurON19 janvier 2022 à 16 h 24 (HAE)20 mars 2022 à 16 h 24 (HAE)5 avril 202219 mai 202228 mars 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :Les demandes d’assurance emploi (AE) sont refusées à des Canadiens en raison de leurs décisions médicales personnelles;Les demandes de congé parental en vertu du programme d’AE sont refusées à des parents qui n’ont pu cumuler suffisamment d’heures en raison des restrictions; L’augmentation des demandes de prestations d’AE cause des retards dans leur traitement, ce qui laisse des Canadiens sans prestations au moment où ils en ont le plus besoin.Nous, soussignés, résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de modifier les critères d’admissibilité à l’AE pour les Canadiens touchés par les mesures contre la COVID-19 et de retirer les conditions discriminatoires.
Response by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability InclusionSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): IREK KUSMIERCZYKThe Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views and notes the request to adjust EI eligibility for Canadians impacted by COVID-19 measures. The Government recognizes the employment challenges that Canadians, including parents, have faced during the pandemic.It is important to bear in mind that EI is an insurance-based program. Employers and workers pay premiums so that eligible workers may collect EI regular benefits because of job loss or EI special benefits when they are unable to work because of sickness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, or providing care or support to a gravely ill or critically ill family member. Under the eligibility requirements for EI, workers receive EI benefits only if they have contributed to the program by paying premiums in the past year, and if they meet qualifying and entitlement conditions.A fundamental principle of the EI program is that claimants must lose their employment through no fault of their own to be eligible for EI regular benefits. A claimant is disqualified (or disentitled) from receiving regular benefits if they have been suspended or dismissed as a result of their own misconduct, or if they have voluntarily left their employment without just cause.With respect to the personal/medical choice about vaccination, if an employer clearly communicated their vaccination policy and employees knew the consequences (such as the fact that they could be terminated, suspended or placed on leave without pay) misconduct could be found for not complying with the employer’s policy and the claimant could be determined to be not eligible under the EI Act to receive EI regular benefits.While each EI application is assessed on a case-by-case basis, employees not complying with their employer’s mandatory vaccination policy would typically not be eligible to receive EI regular benefits unless there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., valid medical exemption and employer unable to accommodate). This is not a change in policy or legislation, but reflects the existing legislative requirements to receive EI benefits. The Canada Employment Insurance Commission would determine if a client is entitled to EI benefits based on the facts provided by the employer and the employee.During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada introduced temporary measures to facilitate access to EI benefits, including maternity and parental benefits, to recognize that many workers lost their jobs or had their work schedules reduced and may not have been able to qualify for EI as a result. These included a one-time hours credit that reduced the number of hours of insurable employment needed to access EI benefits to 120 hours (applied to the first EI claim established between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021) as well as a lowered threshold of 420 hours effective on September 26, 2021 for a period of one year. These measures have helped, and continue to help, more people across Canada access the EI benefits they need as the economy recovers. With respect to the processing delays, Service Canada received higher volumes of EI applications and enquiries to its Call Centre in 2021-22, compared to pre-pandemic levels.Every year, Service Canada’s EI volumes increase in December and January, corresponding to the winter peak of the EI program. During this period, it is possible that some clients may experience longer delays in the processing of their claim and wait times may be longer at the call centre. Despite having received more than 3.6 million applications in fiscal year 2021-22 (which is almost 500,000 claims more than the forecast), EI benefits continued to be delivered in a timely manner and Service Canada met its Speed of Payment service standard.
  • 85.4% of EI payments or notifications of non-payment were made within the 28-day timeframe (against the annual target of 80%). This is the second highest result in the last 15 years (was 88.8% in 2020-21).
  • Fewer clients waited beyond 28 days to receive their benefits (compared to previous years) and the average number of days it took for clients to receive their EI payments was 18 days, which is the second best result over the last 15 years.
During this same period, Service Canada also met its Speed of Service, service standard.
  • 83.7% of EI requests for reconsideration were completed within the 30-day timeframe (against the annual target of 80%).
Pursuant to Budget 2021, the Government of Canada has been consulting with Canadians and stakeholders on how to improve the EI program to ensure it aligns with the realities of today’s labour market and workforce. The consultations will inform a long-term plan to modernize EI and address issues including:
  • improving EI access by simplifying the rules for workers and employers
  • making EI more consistent and reliable for workers in seasonal industries
  • supporting self-employed and gig workers
  • improving support for Canadians during birth, adoption and other life events
  • reducing the cost of the Premium Reduction Program for workers and employers
The first phase of these consultations was completed on February 2022 and it is expected that the next phase will begin in Spring 2022. The long-term plan for the future of EI will be released after the consultations conclude.Once again, the Government of Canada wishes to thank the petitioners. The views of the petitioners will be taken into consideration in our ongoing efforts to improve the EI program. 
Assurance-emploiCOVID-19Pandémies