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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 12:27 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 12:27 EST
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# Montreal-led legal victory for mothers will change Canada’s EI rules for maternity leave

Six Canadian mothers fought for years after being denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits when they lost their jobs during or shortly after maternity leave.

Section: [Public Safety](/montreal/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CityNews Montreal](https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/11/10/ottawa-no-appeal-ei-law-discriminates-maternity-leave/), 2026-11-10 12:27 EST: Montreal-led legal victory for mothers will change Canada’s EI rules for maternity leave

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