| Compassionate care benefits | up to 26 weeks | A person of any age who requires end-of-life care |
|---|
End-of-life care is defined as providing care or support to a person who has a serious medical condition with a significant risk of death within 26 weeks (6 months).
The person also requires the care or support of at least 1 caregiver. Their condition must be certified by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner
有的单位福利好，可以直接休公司内部的假，也不一定要医院证明。
一般单位如果没有这方面的假，就只能休政府的这个compassionate care。
建议先跟自己老板和HR通个气，问问公司有什么相关规定，商量一下休假时间和工作安排。医院证明一定要有，单位可能会要，但最关键的是到政府申请EI一定会要。
单位不能因为你休这个假开除你，跟休产假一样，会给你保留职位。
| Compassionate care benefits | up to 26 weeks | A person of any age who requires end-of-life care |
|---|
End-of-life care is defined as providing care or support to a person who has a serious medical condition with a significant risk of death within 26 weeks (6 months).
The person also requires the care or support of at least 1 caregiver. Their condition must be certified by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner