Stephanie and Patrick are new parents who live and work for organizations in Halifax. Which of the following statements best describes their maternity and parental leave opportunities?

(A) The parents can each take 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
(B) Only Stephanie can take leave.
(C) Stephanie can take maternity leave and both parents can share parental leave for a total of one year, unpaid.
(D) Stephanie can take maternity leave and both parents can split parental leave for a total of one year, with benefits paid through Employment Insurance and potentially their employers.