Bereavement Leave in Canada: How Many Days Each Province Provides
Bereavement leave ranges from 2 to 5 statutory days across the provinces, with major differences in pay, service requirements and eligible family members.
There is no single Canadian bereavement-leave entitlement. Provincial minimums currently range from 2 to 5 days, and the details differ on whether any days are paid, how long the employee must have worked for the employer and which family relationships qualify. The statutory leave is also only a minimum. An employment contract, collective agreement or workplace policy can provide a greater benefit.
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