Special leave if you are not the birth mother of the child
You are entitled to paid leave of 1/13 of your contract following the birth of a child, if you are not the birth mother, or after the adoption of a child. If you are the birth mother, you are eligible for maternity leave.
You must take your leave within 30 days after the date of birth or adoption.
Notifying the University
You must notify your department or faculty in writing of your intention to take this leave. The exact date of your leave can be declared after the birth or adoption of the child.
Additional information
Canada Life - Within 31 days of the birth or adoption, please add your child to your Canada Life group benefits (if applicable) via the Canada Life website.