# Quebec women denied EI after maternity leave win appeal

https://mins.news/en/video/46063

- Global News, 2026-09-04 21:33 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ2QyM_8HZQ

> A landmark Federal Court of Appeal ruling supports six Quebec women who were denied regular employment insurance after losing their jobs during or soon after maternity leave. The court said the current rules discriminate against women and breach their Charter equality rights, potentially changing how EI is calculated for new mothers across Canada.