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Major Projects Bill Would Put Decades of Labour Stability at Risk: Union Leader
Ministers say the bill will speed approvals and cut red tape, while critics warn it could weaken labour, environmental and consultation safeguards.
- On Tuesday, cabinet ministers defended the Building Canada Strong Act before a House of Commons committee, with the legislation having passed second reading on October 8 in a 296-26 vote.
- The 243-page bill aims to fast-track approvals for major projects and cut review times by creating zones of "national interest" for pre-approved projects while amending the Canada Labour Code to address labour disruptions.
- Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske and Canadian Union of Public Employees national president Mark Hancock warned the committee that proposed changes threaten labour stability, while University of Waterloo professor Robert Gibson criticized the "national interest" zones as potential "sacrifice zones."
- NDP and Green Party critics condemned the tight timeline for studying such complex legislation, while Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon testified the bill reduces administrative burdens and maintains environmental standards.
- The committee faces a November 16 deadline for wrapping up hearings before moving to clause-by-clause review, though opponents warn that limiting public input disrespects the work of Parliament.
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Major projects bill would put decades of labour stability at risk: union leader
OTTAWA - The president of the Canadian Labour Congress says proposed amendments to Canada's labour code outlined in Bill C-39 could put decades of labour stability at risk.
·Toronto, Canada
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The bill also proposes to amend section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.
·Montreal, Canada
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