MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1996
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The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met at 3:36 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 237-C, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Patrick Gagnon, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault and Stéphan Tremblay.
Acting Members present: Réal Ménard for Christiane Gagnon; Marlene Cowling for George Proud.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Appearing: The Hon. Alfonso Gagliano, Minister of Labour.
Witnesses: From the Department of Human Resources Development: Michael McDermott, Assistant Deputy Minister, Legislative Review, Johane Tremblay, Project Officer, Legislative Review. From Statistics Canada: Philip M. Smith, Director, Industrial Organization and Finance Division.
The Order of Reference dated Wednesday, November 20, 1996 is being read as follow:
ORDERED,--That Bill C-66, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part l) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act, and to make consequential Amendments to other Acts, be now read for the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development.
The Minister made a statement and, with Michael McDermott and Philip M. Smith, answered questions.
At 5:17 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 10:38 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurizio Bevilacqua, Patrick Gagnon, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault, George Proud, Anna Terrana and Stéphan Tremblay.
Acting Member present: Réal Ménard for Christiane Gagnon.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Association of Broadcasters: Michael McCabe, President and Executive Officer; Celese Ivey, Human Resources Director, Global Television; Peter Miller, Senior Vice-President and Legal Advisor; Angela Roberge, Social Policy Analyst. From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Sharon Glover, First Vice-President, Governmental Relations and Policy, Doug Gilbert, Legal Counsel, Heenan, Blaikie.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part 1) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Michael McCabe made a presentation and, with Celese Ivey and Peter Miller, answered questions.
At 11:32 o'clock a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 11:41 o'clock a.m., the sitting resumed.
Sharon Glover and Doug Gilbert made statements and answered questions.
At 12:36 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 3:35 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurizio Bevilacqua, Patrick Gagnon, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault, George Proud, Anna Terrana and Stéphan Tremblay.
Acting Member present: Osvaldo Nunez for Francine Lalonde.
Associate Member present: Leon E. Benoit.
Other Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From FETCO (Federally Regulated Employers--Transportation and Communications): George C.B. Smith, Chairman of the Board, Vice-President, Human Resources, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; Jean Bédard, Vice-President, Maritime Employers Association; Donald Brazier, Director, Labour Relations, St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway; David Olsen, Assistant Legal Counsel, Canada Post Corporation; Frank Pasacreta, Vice-President, Operations, B.C. Maritime Employers Association; Laura Kilgour, Director, Member Services, Canadian Trucking Association. From the R.C.M.P. Association: Staff Sergeant Gaétan Delisle, President; Sergeant Pierre Vincent, Secretary; Corporal Antoine Deschesne, Member; James Duggan, Legal Counsel.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part 1) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
George C.B. Smith, Frank Pasacreta, Jean Bédard, Donald Brazier and David Olsen made statements and, with Laura Kilgour, answered questions.
At 4:37 o'oclock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:45 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
Gaétan Delisle made a statement and, with James Duggan, answered questions.
At 5:15 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met at 3:32 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 112-N, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Patrick Gagnon, Dale Johnston, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault, George Proud and Anna Terrana.
Associate Member present: Réal Ménard.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From The Coal Association of Canada: Donald O. Downing, President. From the Air Transport Association of Canada: John W. Crichton, President and Chief Executive Officer; Howard P. Goldberg, Vice-President and Secretary.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part 1) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Donald O. Downing made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:04 o'clock p.m., the sitting is suspended.
At 4:17 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
Howard P. Goldberg made a statement and, with John W. Crichton, answered questions.
At 5:21 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 3:44 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Patrick Gagnon, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick and Robert D. Nault.
Acting Members present: Ivan Grose for Anna Terrana; Elwin Hermanson for Ian McClelland; Stephen Harper for Jim Silye.
Associate Member present: Réal Ménard.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Western Grain Elevator Association: Bonnie DuPont, Director, Human Resources and Administrative Services; James P. Carwana, lawyer; Ed H. Guest, Executive Director.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Ed H. Guest made a statement and, with James P. Carwana and Bonnie DuPont, answered questions.
At 5:02 o'clock p.m., the Committee proceeded to discuss its future business.
Robert Nault moved,--``Que l'étude article par article du projet de loi C-66 se déroule le 9 décembre à 9 heures et que le 10 décembre à minuit, au besoin, le président interrompe les débats et mette aux voix sur-le-champ toutes les questions nécessaires pour mettre fin à l'étude en comité.''
After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was agreed to.
Dale Johnston moved,--``Que, vu la situation dramatique des Lignes aériennes Canadien International, le Comité entreprenne immédiatement un examen de l'article 108.1 du Code canadien du travail, afin de permettre aux employés de voter pour ou contre toute offre de restructuration présentée par l'employeur.''
After debate, the motion was negatived on the following division:
YEAS
Stephen Harper
Gurbax Singh Malhi--(3)
Dale Johnston
NAYS
Gerry Byrne
Francine Lalonde
Patrick Gagnon
Larry McCormick
Ivan Grose
Robert Nault--(6)
At 5:36 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 10:36 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Ian McClelland, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault, George Proud, Anna Terrana and Stéphan Tremblay.
Acting Member present: Réal Ménard for Christiane Gagnon.
Other Member present: Osvaldo Nunez.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the ``Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec'': Émile Vallée, Political Advisor; Michel Lajeunesse, Regional Vice-President (SIEPB); Joseph Gargiso, Union Advisor (SCEP). From the ``Confédération des syndicats nationaux'' (CSN): Roger Valois, Vice-President; Maurice Sauvé, Assistant to the Executive Committee; John Mancini, Legal Counsel; Claude Tremblay, President, Workers Union for ADM--Ogilvy.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Émile Vallée and Michel Lajeunesse made a statement and, with Joseph Gargiso, answered questions.
At 11:20 o'clock a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 11:25 o'clock a.m., the sitting resumed.
Roger Valois and Claude Tremblay made a statement and, with Maurice Sauvé and John Mancini, answered questions.
At 12:10 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 3:32 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Patrick Gagnon, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Ian McClelland, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault, George Proud and Anna Terrana.
Acting Member present: Réal Ménard for Christiane Gagnon.
Other Member present: Len Taylor.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From Waterfront Foremen Employers Association: Grant Mebs, President. From Grain Services Union: Walter Eberle, Senior Representative.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Grant Mebs made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:15 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:23 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
Walter Eberle made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed,--That the document entitled ``In the matter of Bill C-66'', presented to the Committee by Grant Mebs, be filed as an exhibit with the clerk of the Committee (Exhibit ``A'').
At 5:04 o'clock p.m., the Committee proceeded to sit in camera.
At 5:07 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 3:42 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chairman, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Maurizio Bevilacqua, Dale Johnston, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault and George Proud.
Acting Members present: Osvaldo Nunez for Stéphan Tremblay; Janko Peric for Patrick Gagnon.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Bankers Association: Fred Cowell, Vice-President, Operation & Administration, Human Resources, Bank of Montreal; Santo Alborino, Chair, Senior Manager, Employee/Industrial Relations, Bank of Montreal; Dave Dorward, Director, Industrial Relations, CIBC. From the Mining Association of Canada: Gisèle Jacob, Vice-President, Public Affairs; Ray Duret, Director, Employee Relations, CAMECO Corp., Representative of the Saskatchewan Mining Association; Thomas W. Wakeling, Milner Fenerty, Representative of Echo Bay Mines Ltd.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings, dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Fred Cowell made a statement and, with Dave Dorward and Santo Alborino, answered questions.
At 4:23 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 5:02 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
Gisèle Jacob, Ray Duret and Thomas Wakeling made a statement and answered questions.
It was agreed,--That the document entitled ``Submission of Cominco Ltd., Echo Bay Mines Ltd. and Kennecott Canada Inc.'', presented to the Committee by Thomas W. Wakeling, be filed as an exhibit with the clerk of the Committee (Exhibit ``B'').
At 5:46 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 10:38 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 253-D, Centre Block, the Chairman, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault, George Proud and Anna Terrana.
Acting Member present: Réal Ménard for Christiane Gagnon.
Other Members present: Wayne Easter and Roseanne Skoke.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): Garth Whyte, Vice-President, National Affairs; Dan Kelly, Director, Provincial Affairs. From the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (CLC): Tom Dufresne, President, Canadian Maritime Worker's Council & I.L.W.U., Canadian Area; Doug Sigurdson, President; Michel Murray, President, Longshoremen's Union, S.C.F.P. 375; Martin Campbell, President, Checkers Union, Local 1341; Fred Nice, President, Longshoremen's Union, Local 273. From Day & Ross Ltd.: Rex Ledrew, President. From Nordic Development Corp.: Don McDonald, President. From Red Ochre Development Board: Carolyn Lavers, Chairperson. From Humber Economic Development Board: David Reid, President. From Emerald Zone Corporation Board: Gerald Burton, President.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
Garth Whyte made a statement and, with Dan Kelly, answered questions.
At 11:42 o'clock a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 11:52 o'clock a.m., the sitting resumed.
At 11:52 o'clock a.m., Larry McCormick took the Chair.
Tom Dufresne and Michel Murray made a presentation and, with Doug Sigurdson, answered questions.
At 12:08 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:58 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed; the Chairman took the chair.
It was agreed,--That the document entitled ``In the matter of Bill C-66'', presented to the Committee by I.L.W.U. Ship and Dock Foremen, Section 514, be filed as an exhibit with the Clerk of the Committee (Exhibit ``C'').
At 1:19 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 1:24 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
Rex Ledrew made a presentation and answered questions.
At 1:52 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 3:37 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed in Room 371, West Block.
Don McDonald, Gerald Burton, Carolyn Lavers and David Reid made a presentation and answered questions.
At 3:55 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met in a televised session at 4:02 o'clock p.m., this day, in Room 371, West Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Gurbax Singh Malhi, Larry McCormick, Robert D. Nault and George Proud.
Acting Member present: Andy Scott for Anna Terrana.
Associate Member present: Réal Ménard.
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer.
Witnesses: From B.C. Maritime Employers Association: R.V. Wilds, President. From the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada: Susan Rutherford, Vice-President; Luc Grenier, Negotiator. From the Canadian Labour Congress: Nancy Riche, Executive Vice-President; Murray Randall, Chief Researcher, Social and Economic Policy Unit; Richard Balnis, Researcher, Canadian Union of Public Employees; Henri Gauthier, National Vice-President, Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada; John Amato, National Representative, United Automobile Workers of America. From Newfoundland and Labrador Chamber of Commerce: Leonard Winsor, President. From Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador: Cathy Duke, Executive Director.
The Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceedings dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
R.V. Wilds made a presentation and answered questions.
Susan Rutherford made a statement and, with Luc Grenier, answered questions.
Nancy Riche made a presentation and, with Murray Randall and Henri Gauthier, answered questions.
At 5:54 o'clock a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 6:03 o'clock a.m., the sitting resumed.
Leonard Winsor and Cathy Duke made a presentation and answered questions.
It was agreed,--That the document entitled ``The Tourism Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador'', presented to the Committee by Cathy Duke, be filed as an exhibit with the clerk of the Committee (Exhibit ``D'').
By unanimous consent, it was agreed,--That, notwithstanding the motion adopted November 28, the meeting of Monday, December 9, begin at 9:30 a.m.
At 6:28 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1996
The Standing Committee on Human Resources Development met at 10:07 o'clock a.m., this day, in Room 209, West Block, the Chair, Maurizio Bevilacqua, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Jean Augustine, Maurizio Bevilacqua, Gerry Byrne, Patrick Gagnon, Dale Johnston, Francine Lalonde, Ian McClelland, Larry McCormick, George Proud, Jim Silye and Anna Terrana.
Acting Members present: Réal Ménard for Christiane Gagnon; Ronald J. Duhamel for Robert Nault (9:33 a.m.); Gary Pilliteri for Robert Nault (3:29 p.m.).
In attendance: From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: June Dewetering, Research Officer. From the Committees and Parliamentary Associations Directorate: Paulette Nadeau, Legislative Clerk.
Witnesses: From the Department of Human Resources Development Canada (Labour): Michael McDermott, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Legislative Development; Debra Robinson, Project Director, Legislative Development; Johane Tremblay, Project Officer, Legislative Development; Yvonne Beaupré, Legal Counsel, Legal Services. From Statistics Canada: Krishna Sahay, Assistant Director, Industrial Organization and Finance Division.
Pursuant to its order of reference of November 20, 1996, the Committee resumed its consideration of Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (See Minutes of Proceeding dated Thursday, November 21, 1996, Issue No. 6).
The Committee commenced detailed consideration of the Bill.
Clause 1 carried.
On Clause 2
Réal Ménard moved,--That Clause 2 be amended:
a) by replacing lines 31 and 32, on page 2, with the following:
``Minister, on the recommendation of the standing committee of the House of Commons that normally considers matters relating to human resources development, to hold office during good''
b) by adding the following after line 35 on page 2:
`` (1.1) Before making a recommendation to the Minister under subsection (1), the committee referred to in that subsection shall hold public hearings to hear the representations of any person seeking nomination as a candidate for the offices of Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson or wishing to make representations with respect to any candidate under considerations by the committee.''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was negatived on the following division:
YEAS
Dale Johnston
Réal Ménard--(3)
Francine Lalonde
NAYS
Jean Augustine
Larry McCormick
Gerry Byrne
George Proud
Patrick Gagnon
Anna Terrana--(6)
At 10:19 o'clock a.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 10:30 o'clock a.m., the sitting resumed.
Francine Lalonde moved,--That Clause 2 be amended by replacing lines 36 to 40, on page 2, with the following:
``(2) Subject to subsection (3), the members of the Board other than the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairpersons are to be appointed by the Minister from a list of candidates submitted by the parties.''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was negatived on the following division:
YEAS
Francine Lalonde
Réal Ménard--(2)
NAYS
Jean Augustine
Dale Johnston
Gerry Byrne
Larry McCormick
Ron Duhamel
George Proud
Patrick Gagnon
Anna Terrana--(8)
Réal Ménard moved,--That Clause 2 be amended by replacing line 20 on page 3 with the following:
``trial relations and have worked professionally for at least ten years in the area of industrial relations on the side of either the union or of management.''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was negatived on the following division:
YEAS
Francine Lalonde
Réal Ménard--(2)
NAYS
Jean Augustine
Dale Johnston
Gerry Byrne
Larry McCormick
Ron Duhamel
George Proud
Patrick Gagnon
Anna Terrana--(8)
George Proud moved,--That Clause 2 be amended by replacing lines 39 and 40 on page 4 with the following:
``concerning the making of regulations''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to on the following division:
YEAS
Jean Augustine
Larry McCormick
Gerry Byrne
George Proud
Ron Duhamel
Anna Terrana--(7)
Patrick Gagnon
NAYS
Dale Johnston
Réal Ménard--(3)
Francine Lalonde
Réal Ménard moved,--That Clause 2 be amended by replacing line 16 on page 5 with the following:
``designated by a vote of the majority of the members of the Board acts as Chairperson''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was negatived on the following division;
YEAS
Dale Johnston
Réal Ménard--(2)
NAYS
Jean Augustine
Larry McCormick
Gerry Byrne
George Proud
Patrick Gagnon
Anna Terrana--(6)
Réal Ménard moved,--That Clause 2 be amended by replacing line 44, on page 7, with the following:
``tions, if any, to the Minister and such committee of the House of Commons as is designated or established to consider matters respecting the development of human resources.''
The question being put on the amendment, it was negatived.
Réal Ménard moved,--That Clause 2 be amended:
a) by replacing line 16, on page 8, with the following:
``12.15 (1) Where the Minister receives a report''
b) by replacing lines 19 to 21, on page 8, with the following:
``report to the Governor in Council, who shall, where it is recommended by the committee of the House of Commons referred to in subsection (2), suspend the member without pay,''
c) by adding after line 24, on page 8, the following:
``(2) Such committee of the House of Commons as is designated or established to consider matters respecting the development of human resources shall, after studying the report referred to in subsection (1), make a recommendation for the purposes of that subsection as to whether the member should be subject to any sanction referred to in that subsection.''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was negatived.
Anna Terrana moved,--That Clause 2 be amended by replacing, in the French version, lines 13 and 14, on page 9, with the following:
``applicable à la présentation d'une demande;''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to, on division.
Clause 2, as amended, carried, on division.
At 11:16 o'clock a.m., the Vice-Chair, Jean Augustine, took the Chair.
At 11:23 o'clock a.m., the Chair took the Chair.
After debate, Clauses 3 and 4 carried severally.
On Clause 5
George Proud moved,--That Clause 5 be amended by replacing line 21, on page 11, with the following:
``relevant to a matter before it, after providing the parties the opportunity to make representations;''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to.
Clause 5, as amended, carried.
After debate, Clause 6 carried on division.
On Clause 7
George Proud moved,--That Clause 7 be amended by replacing lines 5 to 8, on page 13, with the following:
``(d) amend, to the extent that the Board considers necessary, the provisions of collective agreements respecting expiry dates or seniority rights, or amend other such provisions;''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to on division.
Clause 7, as amended, carried on division.
Clauses 8 and 9 carried severally.
After debate, Clause 10 carried.
Clauses 11 to 15 carried severally.
After debate, Clause 16 carried.
Clauses 17 to 19 carried severally.
After debate, Clause 20 carried.
Clause 21 carried on division.
After debate, Clause 22 carried.
Clause 23 carried.
Clause 24 carried on division.
Clause 25 carried.
Clause 26 carried on division.
On Clause 27
George Proud moved,--That Clause 27 be amended by deleting lines 37 to 39 on page 20.
The question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to on division.
Clause 27, as amended, carried on division.
Clauses 28 and 29 carried severally, on division.
At 12:15 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:36 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
After debate, Clause 30 carried.
On Clause 31
Anna Terrana moved,--That Clause 31 be amended by replacing, in the French version, lines 12 to 14, on page 23, with the following:
``(3) Le ministre ne peut prendre qu'une des mesures que prévoit le présent article à l'égard d'un différend visant une''
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to.
Clause 31, as amended, carried.
After debate, Clause 32 carried.
After debate, Clause 33 carried on division.
Clauses 34 and 35 carried severally.
After debate, Clause 36 carried.
On Clause 37
George Proud moved,--That Clause 37 be amended:
a) by replacing lines 31 to 34, on page 27, with the following:
``been held pursuant to subsection (1) and who alleges that''
b) by adding after line 39, on page 27, the following:
``(4.1) An employer who is a member of an employers' organization that has held a lockout vote pursuant to subsection (2) and who alleges that there were irregularities in the conduct of the vote may, no later than ten days after the announcement of the results of the vote, make an application to the Board to have the vote declared invalid.''
c) by replacing, in the English version, line 2, on page 28, with the following:
``application made pursuant to subsection (4) or (4.1) if''
The question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to on the following division:
YEAS
Jean Augustine
George Proud
Patrick Gagnon
Anna Terrana--(5)
Larry McCormick
NAYS
Dale Johnston
Réal Ménard--(3)
Francine Lalonde
Gerry Byrne moved,--That Clause 37 be amended by adding after line 23, on page 31, the following:
``87.8 (1) During a strike or lockout not prohibited by this Part, an employer operating a freight and passenger service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland that is provided for in Term 32 of the schedule to the Newfoundland Act, its employees and their bargaining agent shall continue to provide that service.
(2) Unless the parties otherwise agree, the rates of pay or any other term or condition of employment, and any rights, duties or privileges of the employees, the employer or the trade union in effect before the requirements of paragraphs 89(1)a) to d) were met continue to apply with respect to employees who are members of the bargaining unit and who have been assigned to provide the service referred to in subsection (1) pursuant to that subsection.
(3) On application by an affected employer or trade union, or on referral by the Minister, the Board may determine any question with respect to the application of subsection (1) and make any order it considers appropriate to ensure compliance with that subsection.''
At 1:59 o'clock p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 3:22 o'clock p.m., the sitting resumed.
After debate, the question being put on the amendment, it was agreed to.
Clause 37, as amended, carried on division.
After debate, Clause 38 carried on division.
Clause 39 to 41 carried severally on division.
After debate, Clause 42 carried on division.
Clause 43 carried on division.
Clause 44 carried.
After debate, Clause 45 carried on division.
Clauses 46 to 54 carried severally on division.
Clause 55 carried.
After debate, Clause 56 carried.
Clause 57 carried.
After debate, Clause 58 carried.
Clauses 59 and 60 carried severally on division.
Clause 61 carried.
After debate, Clause 62 carried on division.
Clauses 63 to 69 carried severally on division.
After debate, Clause 70 carried.
Clause 71 carried.
After debate, Clause 72 carried on division.
Clauses 73 to 99 carried severally on division.
The Title carried.
The Bill, as amended, carried on division.
ORDERED,--That Bill C-66, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be reprinted as amended for the use of the House of Commons at the Report Stage.
ORDERED,--The the Chair report Bill C-66, with amendments, to the House.
At 3:52 o'clock p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Luc Fortin
Clerk of the Committee
Suzanne Verville
Committee Clerk