Bill C-13 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
Short answer
Bill C-13 extends employment insurance benefits for Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or recalled to duty, aligning with National Defence Act regulations.
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Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
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Bill C-13 extends employment insurance benefits for Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or recalled to duty, aligning with National Defence Act regulations.
Bill C-13 amends the Employment Insurance Act to extend parental leave benefits for Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or who are recalled to duty under the National Defence Act. This ensures their eligibility for extended support during such periods.
- Adds subsection (12.1) to section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act to extend benefit periods when parental leave is deferred or recall to duty occurs under National Defence Act regulations.
- Limits benefit period extensions to a maximum of 104 weeks under subsections (3) and (3.01) of the Employment Insurance Act.
- Extends the period referenced in subsection 23(2) of the Employment Insurance Act to 104 weeks under specific conditions related to parental leave deferrals or recalls.
- Includes transitional rules for claims where parental leave deferral or recall occurs within 104 weeks of the Act's coming into force.
- Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or who are recalled to duty under National Defence Act regulations.
- Employment insurance claimants whose benefits are affected by the extended periods for deferred leave or recall to duty.
- The maximum benefit period extension is capped at 104 weeks, as specified in subsections (3) and (3.01) of the Employment Insurance Act.
- Transitional rules apply to claims where parental leave deferral or recall occurs within 104 weeks of the Act's coming into force.
Includes provisions to extend parental leave benefits for Canadian Forces members whose leave is deferred or recalled to duty, with maximum duration limits.
Regulations under this Act govern the conditions under which Canadian Forces members may have their parental leave deferred or recalled to duty, affecting eligibility for extended benefits.
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