The Government of Canada states that maternity benefits are paid to the birth mother for the first 15 weeks, then parental benefits are paid for the remaining 35 weeks for a total of 50 weeks maximum (www.servicecanada.gc.ca).
If you were to work while on maternity leave then your earnings will be deducted dollar for dollar. If you decided to work while receiving the parental leave, you can earn $50 per week or 25% of your weekly benefits, whatever ends up being higher (www.servicecanada.gc.ca). Money earned above that would be deducted dollar for dollar.
However, there is a pilot project in place from December 7, 2008 to December 4, 2010, that has been extended to all regions, allowing you to earn the greater of $75 or 40% of weekly benefits. Please check the Government website for updated details.
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