Yes, sir. I think I understand better and I would definitely confirm that there is no interruption in benefits. It is a seamless flow of support from Service Canada in these circumstances, when the claims are established. We have worked with Service Canada colleagues throughout to make sure that this is as easy as possible for clients, especially given the circumstances.
I would give the example of, say, a mother who becomes ill on her maternity claim. If she were to call up Service Canada, once this bill has been put in place, they would advise her that she is absolutely covered during her maternity benefits and to take whatever care or treatment she needed.
Should the illness continue beyond that period of maternity benefits, sickness benefits can be started right away, with no disruption in EI support. Then she is entirely entitled to her full weeks of parental benefits, again with no disruption in income support, but essentially a flow of cheques from Service Canada.