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Parental leave and preventive withdrawal

Parental leave and preventive withdrawal

Standards exist to protect pregnant and breast-feeding women, and to regulate family leave.

Family-related leave

Workers are entitled to leave for certain family events.

Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP)

Find out which benefits are available to all eligible workers during pregnancy or childbirth, during the adoption of a child or in the context of surrogacy.

Last update: February 26, 2026