CanadaS Superior Maternal Support
In the United States, the absence of federally mandated paid maternity leave means new parents rely on employers’ goodwill or state legislation, with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave available.
Contrastingly, Canadian mothers enjoy up to 15 weeks of maternity benefits, with parents sharing an additional 40 weeks of benefits, underpinned by the Employment Insurance system—a robust safety net for expanding families..