Work equity Canada index: Where the provinces and territories stand

Description:

For the first time, an index to measure how Canada's public policy compares in meeting the needs of all Canadian working families has been created. We have examined provincial and territorial policy regarding such critical issues as paid sick leave, breastfeeding breaks at work, parental leave, and leave to care for other family needs.

The Work Equity Canada (WECan) Index has two functions. First, the Index measures progress in Canadian public policies for working families relative to global standards. Second, the Index enables us to look at variations in policies across the provinces and territories.