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Canada Labour Code May 19th, 2000
moved:
Motion No. 1
That Bill C-12, in Clause 2, be amended
(a) by replacing lines 20 and 21 on page 1 with the following:
“to cause injury or illness to a person exposed to it before the hazard or condition can be”
(b) by replacing line 25 on page 1 with the following:
“or activity, and includes any exposure to a”
Labour May 18th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I am very concerned with the situation affecting the residents of Pelee Island.
An officer of the federal mediation and conciliation service met with the parties on May 8, 2000. They were unable to reach an agreement. The federal mediation and conciliation service officer remains in contact with the parties and is available to provide them with mediation assistance once they resume negotiations. I urge both parties to return to the table and put an end to this dispute.
Canada Labour Code May 3rd, 2000
Mr. Speaker, as I have already said, I am prepared to meet with any of Canada's provincial labour ministers, and do so regularly.
In response to the hon. member's question, part II of the Canada Labour Code has passed second reading and is expected to become law before the summer. There is also an agreement to meet with employees and employers with respect to part III.
The Liberal Party wants to ensure that all Canadians are protected by the Canada Labour Code.
Canada Labour Code May 1st, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the Quebec Minister of Labour and myself are still at the stage of discussing conditions, particularly the working conditions of the women of Quebec and of Canada. I will be delighted to sit down with her to discuss this situation.
Occupational Health And Safety April 6th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, on the anniversary of this tragic event I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the workers whose lives were lost that day. I would like to convey to those families that I will continue to push forward with legislative changes that will provide workers with protection against workplace violence.
In that spirit, I strongly urge all members of the House to support the passage of Bill C-12. Bill C-12 would provide the authority we need to develop regulations to prevent violence in the workplace and to better protect employees.
Orphan Clauses December 3rd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, all collective agreements are put together by management and the union. Therefore, it is up to them to include appropriate clauses in these agreements.
Child Labour November 25th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, in the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada underlined Canada's commitment to champion efforts to eliminate exploitation of children and to reach international agreements to protect the rights of children. We have already started working with the provinces and territories as well as our social partners toward Canadian ratification of the new ILO convention.
Poverty November 25th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, as the Minister of Human Resources Development said, we have programs in place for poor children, and we will pursue them.
As for the homeless, I wish to inform the House that, since my tour, we now have facilitators in communities who are working daily with the homeless, and we will continue to work for the homeless in this country until all Canadian children have a bed in which to sleep.
West Coast Ports November 15th, 1999
The union has agreed to go back to work also today. This means that activities will resume at British Columbian ports.
I congratulate the parties. It has always been our view that a negotiated settlement is in the best interest of the parties and the Canadian economy.
I would like to table the letters I have received from the BCMEA and from the International Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union of Canada.
West Coast Ports November 15th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to announce that both parties involved in the British Columbian ports dispute have accepted a proposal for settlement. The BCMEA just informed me that the lockout will be lifted as of 4.30 p.m. Vancouver time today.