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General Overview

The Labour Program - Working For You

The federal Labour Program works for you by promoting safe, healthy, cooperative and productive workplaces that benefit us all. Canadians are entitled to be treated fairly on the job and, through legislation, programs and services, we foster good working conditions, constructive labour-management relations and workplaces free from discrimination.

The workplace is changing rapidly and we are helping Canadians to adjust and thrive in the new global economy. We do this by conducting research about developing trends, such as work-life balance, and by providing the latest information on collective bargaining and agreements.

We have a long and proud history. The Labour Program has been protecting the rights and well being of both workers and employers since 1900.

We develop, administer and enforce workplace legislation and regulations, such as the Canada Labour Code, which covers industrial relations, health and safety and employment standards, and the Employment Equity Act, which promotes workplace equality by removing the barriers faced by women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities while on the job. These laws cover federally regulated workers and employers.

Almost 10% of Canadians are employed in federally regulated sectors of the economy, including:

  • Banking
  • Telecommunications
  • Broadcasting
  • Air, interprovincial rail, road and pipeline transportation
  • Shipping and related services
  • Uranium mining and
  • Crown corporations

We work closely with provincial and territorial governments, unions, employers, and international partners to enhance working conditions and ensure healthy and fair workplaces for all Canadians. Ultimately, the work we do and the information we provide covers subjects of interest to all Canadian workers and employers.

Consult our factsheets on our services and initiatives.

Please note that all PDF documents are bilingual. French version follows the English.

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General Information Our Corporate Brochure PDF Version
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Contact Us PDF Version
(136 KB)
Regional Offices PDF Version
(136 KB)
Facts And Figures about Canadian Workplaces PDF Version
(150 KB)
Labour Relations Labour Relations Overview PDF Version
(160 KB)
Labour Dispute Assistance PDF Version
(143 KB)
Workplace Safety Workplace Safety Overview PDF Version
(144 KB)
Making Workplaces Safer PDF Version
(145 KB)
Taking Action on Fire Protection PDF Version
(142 KB)
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace PDF Version
(150 KB)
Violence in the Workplace PDF Version
(146 KB)
Workers' Compensation PDF Version
(144 KB)
Employment Standards Employment Standards Overview PDF Version
(146 KB)
Protecting Worker's Wages PDF Version
(146 KB)
Statutory Holidays PDF Version
(145 KB)
Annual Vacations PDF Version
(144 KB)
Hours of Work and Overtime Pay PDF Version
(143 KB)
Minimum Wages and Payment of Wages PDF Version
(146 KB)
Termination of Employment PDF Version
(146 KB) 
Workplace Equality Workplace Equality Overview PDF Version
(144 KB)
Pay Equity PDF Version
(155 KB)
Racism-Free Workplace Strategy PDF Version
(146 KB)
Employment Equity PDF Version
(147 KB)
International
Labour Affairs		 International Labour Affairs Overview PDF Version
(144 KB)
Canada's Participation on the International Stage PDF Version
(147 KB)

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Date Modified:
2011-12-13