Canada Industrial Relations Board

Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

Minister O'Regan introduces legislation to ban the use of replacement workers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.

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  • The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. introduced legislation which proposes to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout.
  • Bill C-58 would ban employers from using replacement workers to do the work of unionized employees who are on strike or locked out.
  • This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts.

Minister O' Regan announces reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.

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  • Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.
  • She held the positions of Vice-President, Labour Relations at NAV CANADA, where she served as chief labour relations negotiator under numerous collective agreements.
  • Richard Brabander has been a full-time member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2013.
  • Barbara Mittleman has been serving as a part-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2016.

Joint Statement from Ministers O'Regan and Rodriguez

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Saturday, August 5, 2023
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The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.

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  • The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.
  • This is good news for the employer, the union, and the many workers and businesses across Canada that rely on our BC ports.
  • But it is how the best, most resilient deals are made.
  • This dispute caused serious disruption to our supply chains, risking our strong international reputation as a reliable trading partner.

B.C. labour dispute: It's time for an industrial inquiry commission into ports and automation

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.

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  • A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.
  • At the beginning of July, about 7,400 port workers went on strike for 13 days over issues including automation, outside contracting and the increasing cost of living.
  • This new deal — between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the B.C.

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    • After the initial deal between the union and the employer’s association was rejected, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board whether a negotiated resolution was still possible, and to impose a new collective agreement or binding arbitration if it was not.
    • Despite many people demanding back-to-work legislation, O'Regan followed the Canada Labour Code, which encourages free collective bargaining and advocates for the constructive settlement of disputes.

Dockworkers and new technologies

    • To understand the current dispute, we need to overturn the myth that west coast unionized dockworkers have refused to accept new cargo handling technologies.
    • Since the 1960s, ports on the west coast of North America have benefited enormously from mechanization and modernization agreements, now enshrined in various collective agreements.
    • ports is a full union member: roughly two-fifths are members, one-fifth are casuals with benefits and two-fifths are casuals without benefits.

Commissions have helped before

    • Industrial commissions have helped management and union find a path out of an impasse before — even if not everyone likes what they recommend.
    • One of the original clauses in the 1963 Mechanization and Modernization Agreement stated that Vancouver-bound containers had to be filled and emptied by ILWU members.

Industrial inquiry commission

    • A commission on port automation can share information, promote understanding and make recommendations.
    • It would examine trends in container terminal automation, as well as technology trends in non-containerized and commodity-exporting terminals.
    • An industrial inquiry commission might help tackle this challenge.

Statement by Minister O'Regan

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Saturday, July 29, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, July 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, July 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote:
    "Last night, the membership of the ILWU Canada voted to reject the tentative agreement with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).
  • While our BC ports are operating right now, we need long term stability for the many workers and businesses that depend on them.
  • As Minister of Labour, I am using my authorities under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to preserve industrial peace.
  • Following the Incident Response Group meeting with the Prime Minister on July 19, the Government is prepared for all options and eventualities.

Canola Clubroot Disease: Winning the Fight Has Never Been Closer!

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NRGene Canada has now successfully mapped the unique genomic locations of a previously-identified novel high-resistance trait for clubroot disease in canola.

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  • NRGene Canada has now successfully mapped the unique genomic locations of a previously-identified novel high-resistance trait for clubroot disease in canola.
  • DNA markers were also developed by the company to facilitate efficient trait integration into elite canola seeds.
  • In addition, the company has developed DNA markers to enable the identification of clubroot resistance plants using simple PCR tests.
  • “Innovation and AI-Genomics empower us to provide farmers with resilient Clubroot resistance in Canola, safeguarding both crop health and the environment.

Stay Safe and Secure This Victoria Day Long Weekend

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - For many, the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend marks the end of the cooler temperatures and the unofficial start to the warmer summer season.

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  • TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - For many, the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend marks the end of the cooler temperatures and the unofficial start to the warmer summer season.
  • We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe this long weekend."
  • IBC's Top 10 Tips for staying safe over the long weekend:
    Stay informed about the weather.
  • "IBC wishes everyone a happy – and safe – Victoria Day long weekend," said de Pruis.

AMFA and GS5 Next Gen Aviation Launch Strategic Alliance Training Next Generation of Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers

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Saturday, May 6, 2023
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and GS5 Next Gen Aviation Education have formed a strategic alliance to offer a new educational model for aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers (AMT/AME) in Canada.

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and GS5 Next Gen Aviation Education have formed a strategic alliance to offer a new educational model for aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers (AMT/AME) in Canada.
  • "The AMFA-GS5 strategic alliance is a collaborative effort focused on preparing tomorrow's aviation skilled trade workforce in Canada.
  • "This alliance exemplifies AMFA's commitment to developing solutions aimed at combatting the impending shortage of aircraft maintenance technicians/engineers and industry skilled trade groups."
  • AMFA represents Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers and skilled trade groups actively involved in the aviation industry.

WestJet workers in Toronto ratify their first collective agreement

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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The ratification vote took place on May 3 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto.

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  • The ratification vote took place on May 3 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto.
  • "We are looking forward to having the YYZ (Toronto) members join their coworkers in YVR (Vancouver) and YYC (Calgary).
  • Bargaining first began Oct. 24, 2022, after the Canada Industrial Relations Board certified Unifor's application for the WestJet workers in Toronto to join the union last July.
  • Unifor represents 16,000 members across Canada in the aviation sector, including approximately 1,300 at WestJet in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.