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Quebec’s New Parental Insurance Plan
On January 1, 2006, the government of Quebec will finally launch its new Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), thereby opting out of the federal Employment Insurance (EI) program for maternity, adoption and parental leave. The QPIP will provide higher benefits and broader coverage for Quebec employees and self-employed workers. This Special Memorandum provides background on how and why Quebec has opted to create its own program and the details of the QPIP benefits covered compared to those available under the EI program. It also discusses the implications of QPIP for employers.
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