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Provincial and territorial leaves across Canada

Do you know what leaves of absence are available in each Canadian province and territory? Provincial and territorial leaves are complex enough without trying to remember which leave is available in each geography. Alight has created a quick reference infographic to help you easily identify which leaves are available in each province and territory.

Provincial and territorial leaves across Canada
Provincial and territorial leaves across Canada

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