Watch the new Maternity/Parental leave videos for essential information to help ensure a smooth transition into leave!

July 25, 2022 - Defence Stories

Are you becoming a new parent? Start planning for your maternity or parental leave! There are important steps to take to ensure you get the appropriate leave, benefits and top allowances. 

We encourage you to watch our new video series on maternity and parental leave to assist you in planning your leave and help you discover your maternity and parental benefits as a public servant!

The Maternity and Parental leave video series include:

1. What you need to know about maternity and parental leave
   • Available on the DND network (accessible only on the National Defence network)
   • Available on your personal device (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website)
2. What you need to know after the child’s arrival and your return to work
   • Available on the DND network (accessible only on the National Defence network)
   • Available on your personal device (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website)

You can also access these videos on the HR GO RH mobile app under "Your HR Tools > Leave".

For guidance or advice, book a pay consultation with a compensation expert through HR Connect RH (1-833-747-6363) (accessible only on the National Defence network) by clicking "Book a pay consultation with a Compensation Advisor".

For more information on maternity and parental leave, visit the Maternity and parental leave webpage (accessible only on the National Defence network).  You can also access the Maternity and parental leave information on the HR GO RH mobile app under "Your HR Tools  > Leave > Maternity and parental leave".