DAN ALBAS -- Justin Trudeau made public comments on the use of omnibus legislation and stated ... ‘I wouldn’t use them, period’
In 2013, when Justin Trudeau was the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, he made public comments on the use of omnibus legislation and stated “ I wouldn’t use them, period ”. Since that time, that despite this promise, the Trudeau Liberal Government has continued to use omnibus legislation. Most commonly in Budget Implementation Bills, often referred to as “BIA’s”. It was within a Budget Implementation Act, that changes were made to the Canada Labour Code, that impact federally regulated workplaces. Some examples of federally regulated workplaces include banking, the telecommunications sector as well as much of the air, rail and marine transportation industries. The changes will come into force next week, on September 1st, and propose significant changes that I will provide a few examples of: Shift changes: Employers will need to provide 24 hours’ notice of a change or addition to a work period or shift. Subject to exemptions for emergencies. Overtime refusal:...