New research is calling for the federal government to implement policies that already exist in the U.K. and New Zealand, including a national sick leave policy and the right for all working parents to request flexible work arrangements. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Aug. 4, 2025. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/04/How-Can-Canada-Better-Support-Working-Parents/

New research is calling for the federal government to implement policies that already exist in the U.K. and New Zealand, including a national sick leave policy and the right for all working parents to request flexible work arrangements. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Aug. 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/04/How-Can-Canada-Better-Support-Working-Parents/

How Can Canada Better Support Working Parents

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