In fact, when the bill was introduced, Quebec's labour minister, Jean Boulet, stood firm on protecting Quebec's exclusive jurisdiction over labour law, training and the regulation of trades. In his view, the bill raises concerns about jurisdiction and Quebec's authority, so he wants to protect the Quebec model. He wants Quebec to have its own regulatory bodies, such as the Commission de la construction du Québec, the CCQ, and the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, the CNESST.
The Government of Quebec also opposes any attempt by the federal government to interfere and impose a single national framework. For Jean Boulet, the issue is regulatory autonomy. He says that workforce management and skills assessment criteria fall exclusively within provincial jurisdiction. The creation of a national framework is perceived as an encroachment on Quebec's jurisdiction. Conditional mobility is another issue. Quebec is certainly open to attracting talent, but it insists that it be done in accordance with Quebec's professional qualification and French-language standards.
I know you've said there's no issue here and that both official languages will be respected. However, these concerns were raised.
How did you respond to them?