Federal Conservatives propose three EI reforms for flexible parental leave

8 articles · Updated · Global News · May 7

At an Ottawa press conference, employment critic Garnett Genuis and three other Conservative MPs outlined plans to let parents earn childcare income, study and pause leave.
The party says brief returns to work should be allowed before the rest of a parental leave is taken, arguing current employment insurance rules do not fit many families' needs.
Conservatives pointed to Quebec's system as a model, while MP Sandra Cobena said more flexible leave would help farmers at harvest and workers in tourism, tax, legal and real-estate sectors.

Could letting parents 'pause' their leave create new pressure for them to return to work before they are ready?

If parents on leave can offer paid childcare, how will Canada ensure the safety and quality of this new care network?

As Canada debates leave reform, what can it learn from nations that successfully boosted fathers' roles in childcare?