News and Events - 2009
December 2009
- Minister of Labour Appoints Arbitrator in CN Dispute
- Minister Ambrose Welcomes Tentative Agreement between Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
- Minister Ambrose Announces an Appointment to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
- Federal mediators call the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation and the Public Service Alliance of Canada back to the bargaining table
- CN Rail and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference end strike: Statement by the Honourable Rona Ambrose
November 2009
- Federal Government Introduces Back-to-Work Legislation
- Federal Government Will Introduce Back-to-Work Legislation
- CN Rail and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference unable to reach an agreement: Statement by the Honourable Rona Ambrose
- Canada Works to Cut Pollution from Shipping and Improve Safety Standards for Workers
- Canada Introduces Implementing Legislation for Free Trade Agreement with Jordan
- The Government of Manitoba supports Canada's Labour Cooperation Agreements
October 2009
- Labour Focus Newsletter - H1N1 Special Issue
- The Government of Canada announces the appointment of a full-time member to the Canada Industrial Relations Board
- Appointment to the Merchant Seamen Compensation Board
- Appointment to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
- Government of Canada launches Fire Prevention Week 2009 and urges Canadians to be fire safe
September 2009
- Second edition of the Labour Focus Newsletter now available!
- Liaison Bulletin No. 80: Proposed amendments to the Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- The Minister of Labour recognizes Canadian workers on Labour Day
August 2009
- Liaison Bulletin No. 79: Proposed Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- Government of Canada publishes proposed Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- Negotiations toward a Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
- Minister Day Announces Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement
July 2009
- Minister of Labour welcomes Agreement between VIA Rail and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference
- VIA Rail Labour Dispute
June 2009
- Liaison Bulletin No. 78: Amendments to the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Group of Various Minor Amendments) and prosecutions of Chief Hauling Contractors Inc., Shaw Cablesystems G.P. and Bell Canada.
- Minister Ambrose welcomes the agreement between Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees
- Minister Ambrose appoints mediators to help the Canadian Union of Public Employees and Air Canada reach an agreement
- 2008 Employment Equity Act Annual Report-Diversity, a Source of Strength and Innovation
May 2009
- Minister Ambrose highlights: Minister Ambrose visits employees of Purolator Courier Ltd. as part of a tour to promote the benefits of having safe and healthy workplaces.
- First edition of the Labour Focus Newsletter now available!
- Minister Ambrose highlights: Minister Ambrose visits representatives and members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 as part of a tour to promote the benefits of having safe and healthy workplaces.
- North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week - Helping Workers Make it Home Safely
- Minister Ambrose Salutes Canadian Workers on International Workers' Day
April 2009
- H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu)
- The Government of Canada commemorates workers who have been killed or injured in work-related accidents
- The Government of Canada Announces a New Governor representing Employers to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Ambrose recognizes excellence in promoting diversity at the Royal Bank of Canada
- Minister Ambrose highlights workplace health and safety in Fort Erie and Niagara Falls to help workers and businesses succeed
- Minister Ambrose highlights workplace health and safety in Moncton and Halifax to help workers and businesses
March 2009
- Liaison Bulletin No. 77: Amendments to the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Part XIV - Materials Handling and Part XIX - Hazard Prevention Program) and prosecutions of Canship Ugland Ltd., Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Quik X Transportation Inc.
- Minister Day Introduces Legislation to Implement Colombia and Peru Free Trade Agreements
- Minister Ambrose marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- New Changes to the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP)
February 2009
- Minister Ambrose Launches Consultations to Modernize Federal Labour Standards
- The Labour Program is launching consultations to seek the views of business, unions and employees on modernizing labour standards under Part III of the Canada Labour Code
- Minister of Labour appoints arbitrator in OC Transpo dispute
January 2009
- The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Governor representing Saskatchewan on the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Governor representing British Columbia on the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Canada's labour ministers work together to help workers and employers succeed in the current economy
- Minister of Labour responds to results of vote in the O C Transpo-Amalgamated Transit Union dispute
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