Tens of thousands of Canadian parents opting for 18-month parental leave

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It’s been nearly one year since Canadian residents have had the option of taking up to 18 months of parental leave, instead of only 12 months.
From Dec. 3, 2017 to Sept. 8, 2018, there were about 22,000 claims for the new extended parental benefits option, according to data provided by the federal government.