LeaveReady helps Canadian families plan for maternity and parental leave under the 2026 Employment Insurance program. Calculate your weekly EI benefit, model employer top-up scenarios, compare standard and extended parental leave options, and build a savings plan before your baby arrives. Free parental leave calculator for Ontario — Alberta, BC, and Quebec coming soon.

2026 EI Rates
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Canadian Parental Leave Planner — See What Your Family Will Actually Earn

Enter your salaries and due date. We'll model every EI parental leave scenario and recommend the best plan for your family — free, instant, and completely private.

Alberta, BC, and Quebec coming soon.

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Does your employer top up your pay during leave?

Top-up percentage

80%
1%100%
of 50 max
Does your partner's employer top up their pay?

Top-up percentage

80%
1%100%
of 35 max
I have money saved for leave
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Your leave scenarios

Standard Leave — Birthing Parent

Standard Leave — Shared

Extended Leave — Birthing Parent

Extended Leave — Shared

About this calculator

LeaveReady models all four EI parental leave scenarios for Canadian families: standard leave (12 months), extended leave (18 months), solo leave, and shared leave with the sharing bonus. All calculations use 2026 Service Canada EI rates. Currently available for Ontario — more provinces coming soon.