Bill C-550

SUMMARY

This enactment amends the Canada Labour Code to allow employees to take unpaid leave from work for the following family-related reasons:

(a) the inability of their minor child to carry on regular activities because the child suffers a serious physical injury during the commission or as the direct result of a criminal offence;

(b) the disappearance of their minor child;

(c) the suicide of their spouse, common-law partner or child; or

(d) the death of their spouse, common-law partner or child during the commission or as the direct result of a criminal offence.

It also amends the Employment Insurance Act to allow these employees to receive benefits while on leave.