Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)
This enactment amends the Canada Labour Code to make it an offence for employers to use replacement workers to perform all or part of the duties of employees who are on strike or locked out.
This bill, titled "An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)," proposes to make it illegal for employers to hire replacement workers during a strike or lockout. The goal is to prevent employers from undermining the bargaining power of their employees who are on strike or locked out by bringing in people to do their jobs.
The law would apply to federally regulated industries. It aims to ensure that when a strike or lockout ends, employees are reinstated to their positions in preference to anyone hired during the labour dispute. There are exceptions for situations involving threats to life, health, safety, or environmental damage, but even then, replacement workers can only be used to prevent these issues, not to continue normal business operations.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |