Same-sex spouses are entitled to benefits.
Maternity benefits
Available exclusively to the woman who gave birth.
Paternity benefits
Available to the spouse of the woman who gave birth. The spouse must be registered on the act of birth.
Parental benefits
Available to the woman who gave birth, or her spouse if the latter is acknowledged on the act of birth.
The benefits can be shared as the woman who gave birth and her spouse see fit, if the latter is acknowledged on the act of birth.
Adoption benefits
Available to both adoptive spouses.
Two spouses who adopt one or more children can share the benefits as they see fit. However, if only one of the spouses adopts one or more children, the benefits will be paid to the adoptive mother only.
Benefits can be granted to a woman who adopts her spouse’s child.
Type of benefits according to the plan chosen
The table below indicates the maximum number of benefit weeks and percentage of average weekly earnings for each type of benefit, according to the plan chosen.
To find out the estimated amount of benefits to which you may be entitled, you can try the benefit calculation simulator before applying.