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House Hansard - 285

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 26, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 285 - Feb/26/24
Mr. Lloyd Longfield (Guelph, Lib.)
  • Feb/26/24 5:00:48 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, a few weeks ago I had a meeting with Perrin Beatty, president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, who expressed concerns over the legislation. I spoke to him about how we have developed the legislation. One of his concerns was the consultation process that was used. Maybe the parliamentary secretary could highlight how the legislation was developed in concert with union and business.
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Context: House Hansard - 285 - Feb/26/24
Mr. Ryan Turnbull
  • Feb/26/24 5:01:19 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-58 
Madam Speaker, I always appreciate Perrin Beatty's interventions and sometimes his critiques of the work of our government. I find his comments very helpful. Just to clarify, my understanding is that there were 57 stakeholder organizations that came together at five round tables, where labour organizations and unions sat down with major employers. The sectors that were represented were the telecommunications sector; air, marine and rail transportation sectors; and courier and postal services sectors. They, as well as all of the major unions, all participated in the round tables. There were 71 written submissions, 45 personal stories, individual comments and then a “What We Heard” report, which was published. All of the work of proper consultation was done in the lead-up to the tabling of Bill C-58. That is why the bill is so significant.
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