Extra EI announced for parents caring for sick children

The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen hold hands and wave to supporters in Surrey, B.C., Monday.

Published on August 7, 2012; Published on August 7, 2012

Canadian parents will soon be able to claim extra employment insurance while they look after their critically ill or injured child.

The changes mean parents can apply for up to 35 weeks of benefits while they’re off work because of a sick child.

Currently, parents can claim just six weeks of employment insurance in such cases.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the additional benefits while visiting an elementary school in Vancouver.

The benefits are expected to be available starting in June next year for as many as 6,000 parents.

Harper says the change is part of his government’s wider effort to help parents balance work and family.

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- August 7, 2012 at 16:38:48

Thank you Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party. A great step in supporting Canadian families. Perhaps, widen the feild to allow for adult children staying at home to care for ill parents. Yet, another reason why I will vote for Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. They have a heart.

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  - August 8, 2012 at 09:07:01
  
  Great move on the Harper government. This will be good for the families that will need a little financial help with careing for their sick children etc.

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