Communications with Members of Parliament, regarding federal policies, programs, and funding related to post-secondary education in British Columbia. Advocacy will focus on increased federal investment in trades and vocational education and training; professional, technical, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities.
Canada Labour Code - Section 107 and the right to strike Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care program Communications with Members of Parliament regarding federal policies, programs, and funding related to post-secondary education in British Columbia. Advocacy will focus on increased federal investment in trades and vocational education and training: professional, technical, information technology, and emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities. Implications of outsourcing telecommunications work to international vendors in the context of Bill C-8. Mandatory unpaid work in the Airline industry. Rights of people with disabilities and associated social support programs. Labour Mobility and Agreement on Internal Trade with respect to the impact on collective agreements, qualifications standards in trades. GAC and ESDC - Negotiation and implementation of labor rights in trade and investment agreements ESDC - Labour Program - International Labour Activities and Canada's Positions at International Labour Organisation to facilitate trade Union involvement at the International Labour Organisation. Current lack of affordable housing in Canada and policy approaches to address market shortcomings. Canada Labour Code Part I - Industrial Relations and appointments of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board members. Anti-scab legislation (i.e. prohibitions on the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts).