CP-BN has a practice of granting leaves of absence to staff, including supervisors, for personal family emergencies and compassionate needs. Managers and supervisors have the discretion to grant leaves based on a fair evaluation of the circumstances giving rise to the request.

The Guild and the Employer recognize the importance of clearly communicating the family leave policy and providing information about its contents to everyone.

● Leaves can be obtained from your supervisor/manager
● Leaves may vary in length, depending on the situation
● Some or all of the time may be paid
● Regular bereavement leave may be extended by family leave

It is recognized that in most family leave cases, time will be of the essence. Individuals may appeal a family leave decision to the Manager of Human Resources (or designate), who will review the request in consultation with the Guild’s national office and issue a decision within 48 hours of the appeal.