Bill C-487 (Historical)
Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act
An Act to prevent psychological harassment in the workplace and to amend the Canada Labour Code
This bill was last introduced in the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in September 2008.
Sponsor
Brian Masse NDP
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Status
Introduction and First Reading
(This bill did not become law.)
Elsewhere
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Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act
Routine Proceedings
November 28th, 2007 / 3:10 p.m.
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NDP
Brian Masse Windsor West, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-487, An Act to prevent psychological harassment in the workplace and to amend the Canada Labour Code.
Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to introduce this important bill regarding psychological harassment in the workplace. This bill would fill a gap in terms of harassment, in that operations and procedures would be put in place to protect workers from psychological harassment.
We have seen a number of cases across this country where workers have been intimidated. This bill would correct that by providing the proper justice and making sure there are penalties for those who perpetrate this type of crime on individuals.
This is the first attempt at tabling this bill. I would also note that the provincial NDP is tabling similar legislation in the province of Ontario. As well, the former Saskatchewan NDP government actually passed a bill on psychological harassment.
This is an important issue for workers across our country.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)