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Campaign promise

Enhance the QPIP: minimum $300 per week and 100% income replacement up to $664

Parti québécois

Quantified target

Substantially enhance the QPIP (Québec Parental Insurance Plan): guarantee a minimum of $300 in benefits per week, raise income replacement to 100% for benefits between $300 and $664 per week (an average increase of $4,000 per year, according to the PQ), raise basic plan rates from 70% to 75% and from 55% to 60% and the special plan rate from 75% to 80%, extend the period in which benefits can be used to three years, and offer the second parent four weeks of benefits in the event of a perinatal loss.

Commitment type
Quantified 2026 commitment
Timing
Verified
September 21, 2026
Perinatal leave weeks
4
Benefit usage period years
3 years
Minimum weekly benefit
$300
Full replacement weekly range
300 $ à 664 $ par semaine
What remains to be specified
  • Cost not published by the party
  • Deadline not specified
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