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In reply to the discussion: Did You Know This Shocking Way That We're Behind Much Of The World? [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)50. They can everywhere in Canada.
The graphic is highly misleading, as only 15 weeks is classified as mat leave. The rest is 'family leave' and can be split between the spouses however they wish. I have many friends whose husbands took 10 or so weeks off.
Also misleading is the 'paid' part. Sure it is - at 50% of your regular salary. Might be more for some people but for me it was at 50%. I think my friend got near 70%.
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