Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Government Employees Compensation Act
This enactment amends the Government Employees Compensation Act to broaden the entitlement of federal employees to compensation for work-related injuries and disabilities. It creates a presumption that certain mental health disorders among certain federal employees are caused by the circumstances of their employment and provides for compensation to be paid to the employees or their dependants. This enactment also repeals a bar on claims against the Crown other than for compensation under the Act. Finally, it replaces the term “workmen” with the term “workers”.
This bill, known as Bill C-357, aims to update and expand the Government Employees Compensation Act. It seeks to make it easier for federal public servants to receive compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses. A key change is creating a presumption that certain mental health disorders experienced by public safety employees (like police officers or firefighters) are caused by their job, meaning they will be more likely to get compensation.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |