Description: Provisions in the omnibus federal budget bill will “gut” health and safety protection for many workers, public sector unions and the Opposition claim.

Source: Postmedia News

Date: 10/25/2013

Link: http://o.canada.com/news/national/opposition-unions-say-watered-down-labour-code-will-endanger-canadian-workers/

Related links:

• Health and safety section of the Canada Labour Code
• The proposed amendments (see Division 5, Canada Labour Code)
• Commentary by law firm Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP
• Union statement

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the changes to health and safety provisions that the amendments would make.
• Who would be affected?
• What reasons does the government give for these changes?
• What arguments do the unions and the Opposition make?
• Which side do you think has the most persuasive arguments? Discuss.