Canada Maternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your EI maternity and parental leave benefits. Compare standard (12 month) and extended (18 month) plans with estimated weekly and total benefit amounts.
Your Information
Total Leave Duration
55 weeks
Approximately 13 months of combined maternity and parental leave
Maternity Benefits
Parental Benefits
Total Benefits
Important Information
Waiting Period
There is a 1-week unpaid waiting period before benefits begin.
Employer Top-Up
Many employers offer 93-100% top-up
Maximum Insurable Earnings
The maximum insurable amount is $668.00 per week.
Partner Sharing
Parental benefits can be split between partners if both are eligible.
Quebec Residents
Quebec has its own parental insurance plan (QPIP) with different rates and durations.
Plan Comparison
Standard Plan (55 weeks total)
- 15 weeks maternity at 55% pay
- 40 weeks parental at 55% pay
- Shorter total time, higher weekly rate
Extended Plan (84 weeks total)
- 15 weeks maternity at 55% pay
- 69 weeks parental at 33% pay
- Longer total time, lower weekly rate
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