Human Resources committee  In Quebec, this does not concern employment; we want to know whether the worker is exposed to a risk, if there is a danger to her pregnancy or to her unborn child. There are no questions asked, she is withdrawn from her position, assigned to other duties, and if not she is paid b

Human Resources committee  In Quebec, we have some statistics. Among women whose pregnancies are carried to full term, 40% will opt for preventive withdrawal. As I explained, when I use the term preventive withdrawal, that also includes women who may be assigned to other duties. They will continue to work

Human Resources committee  It is relatively simple. The program outlined in the bill is similar to the Quebec program, for instance in clause 6, which refers to a doctor's certificate, and reassignment. As you said, the first step is that the woman must be followed by a physician during her pregnancy. If

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. First, we would like to thank you for the invitation to take part in this consultation, which we consider very important. Having apprised ourselves of the bill, we understand that it has several objectives, but that its main objective is to conduct a consu