Leave Calculator — Maternly

📋 Key EI rules (Canada.ca)

Maternity: up to 15 weeks at 55% — birthing parent only, cannot be shared
Standard parental: up to 40 weeks shared, max 35 weeks per parent @ 55%, within 52 weeks of birth
Extended parental: up to 69 weeks shared, max 61 weeks per parent @ 33%, within 78 weeks of birth
If sharing, each parent submits their own EI application
Once parental benefit type is chosen, it cannot be changed

📅 2025 vs 2026 rates

2025: Max insurable $65,700 · Max benefit $695/wk (std) / $417/wk (ext)
2026: Max insurable $68,900 · Max benefit $729/wk (std) / $437/wk (ext)
Claims starting Dec 28, 2025 or later use 2026 maximums

ⓘ Disclaimer: Estimates are based on publicly available Government of Canada data. Actual EI is calculated from your best insurable weeks. Tax figures are marginal-rate estimates only — consult a tax professional or CRA for precise guidance. Québec residents use QPIP.

When does your leave start?

2025
Max $695/wk · MIE $65,700

2026
Max $729/wk · MIE $68,900

Claims starting Dec 28, 2025 or later use 2026 maximums.

Province / Territory

Your annual salary (before tax)

Parental leave type

Standard
Up to 40 wks shared @ 55%

Extended
Up to 69 wks shared @ 33%

Your maternity weeks (max 15)

Your parental weeks (your share, max 35)

Is your partner also taking parental leave?

Yes, sharing leave

No / not applicable

2026 rates

Your estimated weekly benefit (gross)

Maternity benefit rate

Your leave

Maternity total

15 weeks @ 55%

Your parental total

35 weeks

Your total gross EI

Partner's leave

Partner weekly benefit

Partner total EI

Partner's parental EI

Combined household EI

Both parents combined

⚠️ Tax implications

View official rules on Canada.ca ↗

Maternity Leave Calculator