More inclusive and flexible support for caregivers : discussion paper. : Em8-22/2016E-PDF

"Each year millions of Canadians provide informal and unpaid care to their loved ones, such as parents, spouses and partners, children, and other family and friends. This can include providing psychological or emotional support, arranging for care by a third party, or directly providing or participating in the care (personal care, transportation, meal preparation, medication administration, housework, etc.). Achieving the right balance between work and other responsibilities can be a challenge. As the population ages the demand for caregiving is expected to continue growing. The Government of Canada is considering options to make Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and unpaid job-protected leave under the Canada Labour Code (CLC) available to more Canadians who provide care to a family member. We recognize that meaningful engagement must be an integral part of the process to ensure that changes to the EI program and the CLC balance the needs and interests of all Canadians. More specifically, we want to hear about: the types of caregiving situations that should be supported by EI benefits and leave under the CLC, and for how long; Canadians’ experiences balancing work and care and the factors that influence their decisions about taking time off work; preferences regarding the trade-off between broadening eligibility and the duration of benefits and leave; and how EI benefits and leave provisions under the CLC can best be structured to support caregivers in various situations. As part of the consultation process we will also be seeking input from employers, advocacy groups, unions, academics and other experts, the medical community, and provinces and territories on this important issue”--p. 1.

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