Clarification on Maternity Leave and Canadian Work Experience

[ireenmoon]

I have completed my MBA in March 2023 and began working as a full-time Bookkeeper (NOC B) in June 2023, while also continuing my part-time position as a Customer Service Manager at Walmart. After working as a Bookkeeper for eight months, I had to leave that role due to the company's business slowdown, though I remained employed at Walmart. Currently, I am on maternity leave from my position at Walmart. I would like to clarify whether the time spent on maternity leave can be counted as Canadian work experience toward fulfilling the one-year requirement for Canadian immigration purposes, or if I would need to work additional time to meet this criterion. Thank you for your guidance and assistance in this matter.

 

[Naturgrl]

I have completed my MBA in March 2023 and began working as a full-time Bookkeeper (NOC B) in June 2023, while also continuing my part-time position as a Customer Service Manager at Walmart. After working as a Bookkeeper for eight months, I had to leave that role due to the company's business slowdown, though I remained employed at Walmart. Currently, I am on maternity leave from my position at Walmart. I would like to clarify whether the time spent on maternity leave can be counted as Canadian work experience toward fulfilling the one-year requirement for Canadian immigration purposes, or if I would need to work additional time to meet this criterion. Thank you for your guidance and assistance in this matter.

Maternity leave doesn’t count towards CEC.