Mr. Andrew Brown at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On October 16th, 2018. See this statement in context.

October 16th, 2018 / 9:35 a.m.

Director General, Employment Insurance Policy Directorate, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Employment and Social Development

Andrew Brown

Yes, they would. Someone who has already qualified and is receiving parental benefits would be able to switch from parental benefits to sickness benefits, and there need not be a gap between those two benefits.

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