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House Hansard - 187

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 28, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 187 - Apr/28/23
Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • Apr/28/23 11:29:44 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, today, as we mark the National Day of Mourning, we remember all those killed or injured on the job. It has been over 20 years since the Westray act was passed. It provides a legal framework for workplace health and safety, and it imposes serious penalties on unsafe workplaces. However, the Liberals have refused to properly educate law enforcement or take steps to enforce it. It is shameful for all workers who continue to be put in dangerous situations. Why does the government continue to ignore workers who deserve protections on the job? Will it enforce the Westray act?
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Context: House Hansard - 187 - Apr/28/23
Mr. Terry Sheehan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour, Lib.)
  • Apr/28/23 11:30:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I wish to pass on my sympathies to the member. I heard his S. O. 31 about his father's passing while on the job. One worker's death is too many workers' deaths. Workers have the right to refuse unsafe work if they feel their life, health or safety is at risk. Employers have the duty and responsibility to protect the health and safety of workers. They are encouraged to seek guidance from the appropriate channels, including the Public Health Agency of Canada, industry associations and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. They must do this. Protecting lives and preventing illness are a top priority.
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Context: House Hansard - 187 - Apr/28/23
Ms. Pam Damoff (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Lib.)
  • Apr/28/23 11:52:30 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, today the Minister of Public Safety is actually meeting with Secretary Mayorkas and Attorney General Garland from the United States at a cross-border crime forum. This is because we recognize that this issue transcends borders. That is why we have invested in the borders, something the Conservatives voted against. That is why we have invested in law enforcement. It is why we have invested in communities, so that community programs can be put in place to divert kids from gangs. We are taking an overall policy position on this, and I am proud of where we are.
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