HR bodies propose eight Bill C-39 amendments to limit federal intervention in labour disputes
Key points
- CPHR Canada and the Quebec order have proposed eight amendments to Bill C-39
- The proposals focus on the minister's intervention power under section 107 of the Canada Labour Code
- The groups say the intervention conditions remain too broadly defined
CPHR Canada and the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés du Québec have proposed eight amendments to Bill C-39, seeking greater oversight of ministerial intervention and stronger safeguards for independent mediation. The proposals focus on section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, which allows the federal labour minister to intervene in labour disputes. Bill C-39 would introduce conditions for intervention based on economic impacts, social disruption and the national interest, which the groups say are too broadly defined.
What employers should do
- Monitor progress of Bill C-39 and the proposed amendments
- If your organization is federally regulated, watch for changes to labour dispute intervention
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Canada (federal)
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Federally regulated employers
- Official source
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