Human Resources committee  In Canada, labour legislation comes under provincial and federal jurisdiction. Major institutions such as banks and the transportation sector are federally regulated. They account for about 6% of Canada's employees. All the provinces have labour standards aimed at protecting Can

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Ms. Sims. I will answer in French. The amendments made to the Canada Labour Code aim to protect the jobs of individuals who are on leave and are receiving benefits. As far as I understand, the required four weeks' notice for compassionate care leave comes under that.

Human Resources committee  I just want to clarify something first. The Canada Labour Code mainly protects the jobs of individuals who are receiving employment insurance benefits. The objective of this bill is to protect individuals who are on compassionate leave or leave to take care of an ill child and de