International Labour Affairs
The Government of Canada has taken an international leadership role in addressing the social, and particularly, the labour dimensions of globalization. This leadership is integral to the Government's overall foreign policy direction to support human rights and democratic governance. Promoting fundamental labour rights internationally directly supports equitable growth and social stability in developing countries, and contributes to reducing the growing global divide between rich and poor.
The Labour Program addresses the social and labour dimensions of globalization by:
- Representing Canada in international forums;
- Negotiating and implementing innovative international labour agreements in the context of multilateral and bilateral trade initiatives;
- Promoting respect for internationally-recognized core labour standards at home and abroad; and
- Managing partnerships and consultations with stakeholders.
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