News and Events
- For the latest developments on collective bargaining in Canada, see the latest issue of the Workplace Bulletin.
- Weekly report of major work stoppages
December 2011
- Minister Raitt announces appointment to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Raitt congratulates Seaspan Marine Corporation and the Canadian Merchant Service Guild on ratification of new agreement
- Minister Raitt congratulates Algoma Central Marine and the Captains and Chiefs Association on first agreement
- Minister Raitt Congratulates Purolator and the Canada Council of Teamsters on New Agreement
November 2011
- Minister Raitt refers Marine Atlantic concerns to the Canada Industrial Relations Board
- Minister Raitt Meets with Leaders at the C.D. Howe Institute
- nav canada and CAW-Canada Reach New Agreement
- Minister Raitt engages labour ministers from the Americas on economic and social recovery
- Minister Raitt recognizes new collective agreements for MTS Allstream workers
October 2011
- The Governments of Canada and the Dominican Republic announce the conclusion of labour cooperation agreement negotiations
- Minister Raitt announces reappointment to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
- Air Canada and CUPE have agreed to a final binding mechanism process, Statement by Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister
- Minister Raittcongratulates OC Transpo and the Amalgamated Transit Union for extending collective agreement
- Government of Canada announces appointment of new governor to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and CAW-Canada reach new agreements
- Minister Raitt recognizes new collective agreement for Port of Quebec Longshoremen
- Minister Raitt announces appointment of Mr. John Beckett to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Raitt announces reappointment of Mr. Donald A. Hurst to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Raitt announces appointment of Ms. Sophie Dennis to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Raitt refers Air Canada concerns to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board
- Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) division responsible for Air Canada's flight attendants have rejected the tentative agreement – Statement by Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister
- Minister Fletcher and Minister Raitt issue joint statement on illegal strike actions by Garda screeners at Pearson International Airport
- Minister Raitt participates in the 15th Annual Launch of Fire Prevention Week 2011
- Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will deliver an address at the 15th Annual Launch of Fire Prevention Week 2011
- Canada’s Labour Minister applauds safety excellence in electricity industry
- Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will deliver a keynote speech and present the awards at the Canadian Electricity Association Occupational Health and Safety Awards
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between Algoma Tankers Limited and the CMSG
- St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and CAW-Canada reach tentative agreements
September 2011
- Notice to strike, National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) - Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
- Canada's Labour Minister promotes best practices in workplace health and safety
- Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, will deliver a speech at the Canada's Safest Employers Award 2011 Gala
- Air Canada and CUPE reach tentative agreement
- Notice of intent from Canadian Union of Public Employees, Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
- Canada's Labour Minister Acknowledges the Important Role of Canadian Workers
- Minister Raitt congratulates Shaw Media and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada on new agreement
August 2011
- Minister Raitt congratulates the Saint John Airport and the Public Service Alliance of Canada on new agreement
- Canada's Labour Minister meets with representatives of the Canadian port sector to discuss important industry issues
- Minister Raitt discusses healthy workplaces with safety organization
- Canada’s Labour Minister meets with key stakeholders in Vancouver to discuss issues related to women in the workforce
- Minister Raitt meets with stakeholders to discuss international labour issues
- Minister Raitt congratulates Air Transat and Canadian Union of Public Employees on new agreement
- Media Advisory - Lisa Raitt and Russ Hiebert will host a round table to exchange views and seek input on international labour affairs
- Media Advisory - Lisa Raitt and Kerry-Lynne Findlay will host a round table discussion to exchange views and seek input on issues that women face in the workforce
- Canada’s Labour Minister meets with key stakeholders in Winnipeg to discuss issues related to women in the workforce
July 2011
- Minister Raitt meets with stakeholders to discuss labour issues
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between Shaw Media and CEP
- Labour Minister appoints arbitrator in Canada Post dispute
- Canada’s Labour Minister meets with key stakeholders to discuss issues related to women in the workforce
- The Honourable Lisa Raitt will host a roundtable with key business and labour representatives to exchange views and seek input on issues that women face in the workforce
- Minister Raitt meets with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
- Minister Raitt Meets with Key Stakeholders to Discuss Labour Issues
June 2011
- Harper Government's Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act Receives Royal Assent
- "Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians" Act
- Air Canada and CAW-Canada, Local 2002, Reach Agreement
- Federal Government will introduce the Postal Services Continuation Act
- Federal Government will introduce the Continuing Air Service for Passengers Act
- Work stoppage at Air Canada; Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
- CAW-Canada, Local 2002, 72 hour strike notice; Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
- New collective agreement between Telus Communications and Telecommunications Workers' Union; Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
- Minister Raitt urges Canada Post and CUPW to reach an agreement
- Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) – Urban Operations Unit commences rolling strikes: Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt.
May 2011
- Minister Raitt urges Canada Post and CUPW to reach an agreement
- CUPW – Urban Operations Unit gives 72 hour strike notice: Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt.
- Minister Raitt urges Canada Post and CUPW to reach an agreement
- Minister Raitt visits Port Metro Vancouver to highlight historic agreement
- Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will deliver an address in recognition of the collective agreement reached between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (Longshoremen)
- Minister Raitt Applauds BC Port Agreement
March 2011
- Government of Canada announces appointment of new president to Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between the Saskatoon Airport Authority and the Public Service Alliance of Canada
- Canada's Labour Minister visits the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between Handlex and Teamsters
February 2011
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between CP and CAW-Canada
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between the Port of Saint John Employers Association and the International Longshoremen's Association
- CP and CAW-Canada reach tentative agreement: Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreements between CN and CAW-Canada
January 2011
- Canada's Labour Minister holds economic consultations in Thunder Bay
- Canada's Labour Minister meets with Mexican Secretary of Labour
- Canada's Labour Minister and U.S. Secretary of Labour discuss labour issues
- Canada's Labour Minister holds economic consultations in Winnipeg
- Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Labour underscore commitment to well-being of workers and employers
- Canada's Labour Minister holds workplace safety roundtable in Iqaluit
- Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt along with the Honourable Jennifer Howard will hold a news conference following the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour
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