C-211An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (bereavement leave)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on December 13, 2021
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since December 13, 2021
What it does
Changes Canada Labour Code bereavement leave, giving longer time to take leave after a child’s death and adding leave for stillbirths and miscarriages.
What it does
- Extends bereavement leave for the death of a child under 18, or a child eligible for the Canada caregiver credit, to up to 8 weeks after the funeral, burial, or memorial service.
- Creates a right to up to 8 weeks of leave after a stillbirth experienced by an employee or their spouse or common-law partner.
- Creates a right to 3 days of leave after a miscarriage experienced by an employee or their spouse or common-law partner.
- Keeps general bereavement leave at up to 10 days for the death of an immediate family member, with leave taken up to 6 weeks after the funeral, burial, or memorial service.
Who it affects
- Federally regulated employees
- Federally regulated employers
- Parents
- Spouses and common-law partners
Background
The bill amends the Canada Labour Code. It adds new rules for leave after the death of a child and for the loss of an unborn child.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.