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Show Notes
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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