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The period during which parental benefits can be claimed begins on the day the child is born, or placed with the parent for the purposes of adoptions, and ends 52 weeks later. The 35 weeks of parental benefit do not need to be collected in consecutive weeks and can be collected at any time during this period. Like other EI benefits, the claimant will receive 55% of their average weekly earnings. | The period during which parental benefits can be claimed begins on the day the child is born, or placed with the parent for the purposes of adoptions, and ends 52 weeks later. The 35 weeks of parental benefit do not need to be collected in consecutive weeks and can be collected at any time during this period. Like other EI benefits, the claimant will receive 55% of their average weekly earnings. | ||
:''NOTE: | :''NOTE:'' Please note that the 2017 Budget Plan proposed to allow parental benefits claimants to extend the period of time they receive benefits to 18 months, up from 12 months. However, this change has not yet been made; please see s. 23(2) to confirm if this change has been made. | ||
:Further, please note that if claimants choose to opt to extend the period of time they receive benefits, the benefit amount will be at a lower rate of 33% of average weekly earnings. | :Further, please note that if claimants choose to opt to extend the period of time they receive benefits, the benefit amount will be at a lower rate of 33% of average weekly earnings. | ||
