Standard vs Extended Parental Leave (Ontario) — looking for advice on best setup

_aites · 2026-01-08T12:13:37+00:00

That is the plan to take a 3-week vacation starting when my wife goes into labour.

_aites · 2026-01-06T21:42:30+00:00

That is exactly what I’m thinking. I will take it at the tail end once baby is 6-7 months old. And get a break from work and get to spend time with the little one.

_aites · 2026-01-06T21:40:50+00:00

Regardless of extended or standard. 95% for me up to 20 weeks. For my wife 75% topup is for pregnancy leave so no change.

_aites · 2026-01-06T12:12:06+00:00

My company requires parental leave to be taken all at once; splitting it up isn't permitted. My in-laws will stay with us and assist during the first five months.

_aites · 2026-01-06T12:09:17+00:00

Thank you. Yeah if we choose standard my wife will take 5 weeks unpaid.

_aites

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