Canada Labour Code

• Ottawa eyes Labour Code conflict intervention changes, minister says

  Hajdu's department launched broad consultations with employers, unions and other stakeholders this spring about changes they'd like to see to the Canada Labour Code.

  Canada

  Jul 3
  
• DFO ordered to improve officer gear to counter threat from ‘criminals’ with firearms

  A labour investigator has agreed with federal fishery officers that heavily armed criminals pose a threat to their lives and has ordered managers to take steps immediately.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2024
  
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• Government of Canada investigates death of Bell Canada technician in Tillsonburg, Ont.

  A Bell Canada employee has been identified as the technician who died in a work-related accident in Tillsonburg, Ont., on Monday June 13, 2022.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Vendors who sold billions in goods to Canada lacked child labour policies: report

  In January, Ottawa announced new measures to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China, including an approach to defend the rights of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
• Grappling with layoffs, WestJet asks minister for labour code exemptions

  A labour code exemption would void the requirement of 16 weeks notice for terminating more than 50 workers, a union official said.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
• Montreal airport refuellers’ union says ball is in Swissport’s court as strike continues

  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the employer met on Monday in downtown Montreal, where the union presented its proposal.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2020
• Outspoken N.B. Mountie assigned to admin duties for refusing to shave goatee

  The 15-year veteran of the force says when he refused to shave, he was told to report to work Wednesday in civilian clothing and perform administrative duties.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2017
• Ottawa eyes possible legislative reform to deal with RCMP harassment

  The federal labour minister is looking at whether Canada Labour Code reforms are needed to address harassment issues within the RCMP after hearing from a disgruntled female Mountie.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2016
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• Brink’s Canada ordered to change ‘All Off’ model to better protect armed guards

  The federal ministry of labour has ordered Brink's Canada Limited to change its practice relating to the driver and guard both exiting the armoured vehicle at drop-offs and pick-ups, saying it puts workers in danger.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2016
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• RCMP must follow safety rules after shooting

  A workplace investigation that followed the shooting of two Mounties in Alberta last year says the RCMP contravened Canada Labour Code health and safety rules.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2016