Quote Originally Posted by Suzie_Homemaker View Post
I not worried either and lot of province have 2 under 2 rule and have for long time. Even with current 12 month leave, most return at 10 month or sooner for finances. Only few will be able afford 18 months on same money.
Again, depends on location, occupation, earnings. Not fair to assume that "most" go back early, because it just isn't the case. I would think those going back at age 10 mth go back because they went on mat leave early, not because they can't live on maternity benefits for an additional 2 months. Reality is that we will all have our own set of experiences but it won't speak to all. I'd assume the demographics of someone living in the GTA to be extremely different to those living in Atlantic Canada, so straight away thats contrary to what you are saying. Some people probably don't need to worry as much as others, but Ontario providers have already just taken a massive hit to their livelihood, not simply because of the ratio changes, but because it's only just happened and we are in a very acute stage of dealing with the ramifications of that.