Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says the federal cabinet is looking to avoid future labour disruptions following the end to the B.C port strike last week, which clogged national supply chains for about two weeks and left thousands of businesses across the country calling on Ottawa to wade into the dispute. “The scale of this disruption…
Cabinet Seeks to Avoid Future Labour Disruptions Following End to BC Port Strike, Says Minister
Labour Federation Leaders Warn Ottawa Not to Introduce Legislation to End BC Port Strike
July 12, 2023
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Leaders of labour federations across Canada are warning the federal government not to introduce any back-to-work legislation to force striking British Columbia port workers to return to their jobs, saying that any such attempt will be met with “strong resistance.” Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske and her provincial and territorial counterparts sent a jointly…
Government Wants Quick Resolution to CP Rail Work Stoppage, Labour Minister Says
The work stoppage at CP Rail could not have come at a worse time for Canadians and the government wants a deal to end the impasse immediately, said federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan. But O’Regan was not ready to discuss the possibility of back to work legislation being tabled when the House of Commons resumes…
Federal Minister Contracts COVID-19 Despite Three Vaccinations
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan confirmed on Dec. 27 that he tested positive for COVID-19, despite previously receiving three vaccine doses. O’Regan wrote on Twitter that, following the diagnosis, he will remain in isolation and follow public health guidelines. The minister said that he is “grateful” for having received three vaccine doses, while thanking “the…
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Contracts COVID-19
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan confirmed on Dec. 27 that he tested positive for COVID-19. O’Regan wrote on Twitter that, following the diagnosis, he will remain in isolation and follow public health guidelines. The minister said that he is “grateful” for having received three vaccine doses, while thanking “the thousands of health care workers” who…
Government Open to Amending Paid Sick Leave Bill It Wants Passed by Week’s End
December 14, 2021
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OTTAWA—Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says the government is open to amending legislation that would provide 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. O’Regan acknowledges that at least two provisions in Bill C-3 could undermine the objective, which is to ensure ill workers don’t have to choose between going to work sick or…
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