What areas does the federal government have the power to legislate
in concerning employees and employers?
Today
the federal government can make laws governing labour in the following
areas:
- industries
that have an extra-provincial or international character, for
example, trucking, ferries, tunnels, bridges, railways, air transport,
aircraft, airports, telecommunications, telephone and cable systems,
and banks;
- works
declared to be for the general advantage of Canada or of two or
more provinces;
- most
federal Crown corporations.
Public
service legislation passed by the federal government covers those
that are employed by the federal government.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
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If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
January
2005 |
