Table 4 Policy changes to the compassionate care benefit
Year | Event |
|---|---|
2004 | CCB introduced was a six week paid leave from work in order to provide care for a dying loved one by a parent, child or spouse |
2006 | CCB eligibility criteria was amended to allow more family caregivers access to the program. New criteria requires the caregiver to be a providing care for a brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother or father-in-law, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, foster parent, ward, guardian or a person considered ’like family’ |
2009 | Announcement made that the CCB will be extended to self-employed workers in 2011. To be eligible, applicants must reach an agreement through Service Canada one year prior to accessing the CCB. |