EI Maternity & Parental Leave Seminar
Finally, Someone Has Broken It Down for You.
A live online seminar with Nicole Kingston, Founder of Toronto Baby Guide, explaining EI maternity and parental leave in plain language.
When
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Time
8:00 to 9:00 PM ET
Format
Live Online Webinar
Price
$25 CAD
EI maternity and parental leave is confusing. Between understanding EI benefits, choosing 12 or 18 months, knowing when and how to tell your employer, navigating employer top-ups, maximizing your leave with your partner, understanding your workplace rights, and planning your return to work, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and worry about making a costly mistake.
The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Join Nicole Kingston, Founder of Toronto Baby Guide, for a live online seminar where everything is explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way—so you can feel confident, avoid costly mistakes, and make the best decision for your family.
What You’ll Learn
- How EI maternity and parental benefits actually work
- The difference between EI benefits and your job-protected leave
- How to choose between 12 or 18 months of EI benefits
- When and how to tell your employer you’re taking leave
- How to maximize your leave with your partner
- How employer top-ups can affect your leave
- How to navigate extending your leave with your employer
- Childcare planning and how it can impact your leave decisions
- Your workplace rights during leave and when returning to work
- The biggest mistakes parents make, plus tips that could save you thousands and give you more flexibility
Meet Your Host, Nicole Kingston
Nicole Kingston is a featured speaker on EI maternity and parental leave at both the Toronto Baby Show and the Bump, Baby & Toddler Show. As a mom of two and the founder of Toronto Baby Guide, she has built a community of more than 25,000 parents online, helping expecting and new families confidently navigate one of the biggest financial and career decisions they’ll make before welcoming their baby.
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Have a Question?
Have questions about your specific situation?
Email me your questions ahead of time and I’ll make sure to cover them during the seminar, so you can leave feeling confident about your maternity and parental leave plan.
Why Attend?
- Learn from a featured speaker on EI maternity and parental leave
- Save money by avoiding costly mistakes
- Understand your job-protected rights so you can confidently advocate for yourself in the workplace
- Understand your options before making important decisions
- Send your questions in advance and hear them answered during the seminar
Important Note
Prefer to read at your own pace? Our step-by-step guide to applying for maternity leave in Ontario covers the same ground.
This seminar is designed for parents receiving Employment Insurance (EI) maternity and parental benefits through the Government of Canada. If you live in Quebec, your benefits are administered through the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP), so much of the information covered in this seminar will not apply to your situation.
This Seminar Is for You If
- You are pregnant and starting to plan your leave
- You are deciding between 12 and 18 months and not sure which is better for your family
- You are self-employed or on contract and unsure whether you even qualify
- You are already on leave and planning your return to work
- You are the partner of someone taking leave and want to understand your own options
Bring your partner. Leave decisions work best when you plan them together, so one registration covers both of you on the same screen.
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Reserve Your Spot
Only $25 CAD
Spend $25 today to avoid mistakes that could cost you thousands tomorrow.
Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions before your baby arrives.
As soon as you register you will get an email with your join link and a calendar invite, so it is locked in and you will not have to hunt for it on the night.