Maternity vs Paternity Leave - 6CR #6

Parental benefits can be extended from 12 months to 18 months as of Dec 3, 2017. Darnell & Joel discuss the merits of the new parental leave options available and the motivations for the change.

Reference Articles:

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Seeking balance as a working dad

Canada introduces 18-month parental leave, but what's the catch? 

Jordan Peterson on the psychological impact of mothers going back to work

Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits

Socialism Counter Argument

Economic Calculation Problem of Socialism

Child Care

Childcare Is Ridiculously Over-Regulated

Regulation and the Cost of Child Care

Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014

Child care rules under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014

Employment Insurance

EI surpluses were $3.5 billion in 2014 and $2.2 billion in 2015

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