Canada Labour Code – Public Consultation

The Government is currently reviewing it’s labour code and is seeking public feedback on a wide variety of topics. Sections that could be of interest to the resource-based tourism sector, and associated feedback they are looking for is listed below. NOTO staff will have a meeting with CFIB to discuss this further next week.

• Exploring training supports for workers impacted by automation and artificial intelligence;
• How are workers impacted by artificial intelligence and automation currently accessing existing training programs?
• Are workers impacted by artificial intelligence and automation facing barriers in accessing training programs? Do these workers have any additional training needs?
• How could retraining and upskilling help workers better adapt to changing industry sectors?

• Strengthening workplace health and safety protections, and working on labour mobility to harmonize training standards and regulations;
• How should Part II of the Canada Labour Code and its regulations evolve to address workplace hazards—such as fatigue or substance related impairment, use of artificial intelligence, psychological health and safety, and climate related risks? What changes or updates would you recommend?
• Are there tools and guidance that could be improved or introduced to strengthen positive outcomes for workers and ensure federally regulated workplaces are healthy and safe?
• What occupational health and safety topics would benefit the most from national harmonization and improve labour mobility across Canada?
• What advantages do you foresee in adopting a nationally-harmonized training framework? What topics would you prioritize?

• Other potential changes to the Canada Labour Code that could help better support fair and safe outcomes for workers;
• Are there other potential changes that you would like to propose that could help strengthen labour relations and supports for workers? For example, would amendments to paid sick leave provisions address stacking of benefits, or a definition of work in Part III of the Code improve labour relations?
• Are there gaps, emerging issues, or outdated provisions in the current federal labour relations framework that warrant consideration or modernization?

Written submissions are requested no later than May 18, 2026 to: esdc.nc.labour.consultations-travail.nc.edsc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.