Montreal-area mother loses job on maternity leave, then denied EI benefits | Unpublished
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Publication Date: January 16, 2026 - 06:00

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Montreal-area mother loses job on maternity leave, then denied EI benefits

January 16, 2026
Celia Johnston was supposed to be back at work in October, but a week before her return, she got a call saying her job was being cut.


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