What is the regular eligibility period for EI parental benefits?
The regular eligibility period during which you can claim EI parental benefits starts during the week of birth for a newborn or the week a child is placed with you for adoption and continues for the following 52 weeks. You can claim up to 35 weeks of EI parental benefits anytime within this eligibility period.
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