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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 124
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 11:02 a.m. to 1:01 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Robert J. Morrissey, Chair (Liberal)

• Mel Arnold for Rosemarie Falk (Conservative)
• Marilyn Gladu for Scott Aitchison (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Eleni Kachulis, Analyst
• Vanessa Preston, Analyst
British Columbia General Employees' Union
• Tristen Wybou, Executive Vice-President
Canadian Labour Congress
• Bea Bruske, President
• D.T. Cochrane, Senior Economist
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - District 140
• Dan Janssen, General Chairperson
UA Local 663
• Scott Archer, Business Agent
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, February 26, 2024, the committee resumed its study of compensation disparities between unionized and non-unionized workers in Canada.

At 11:04 a.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 11:10 a.m., the meeting resumed.

Bea Bruske, Dan Janssen, Scott Archer, Tristan Wybou made statements and, with D.T. Cochrane, answered questions.

Motion

Louise Chabot moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study of the situation of workers in the seasonal industry with regard to the inadequacy of the employment insurance program to meet the needs of these workers, who often face job insecurity and financial difficulties for themselves and their families; that the Committee devote 3 meetings, including 2 to hear witnesses; that it invite the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and public servants to answer the Committee's questions for one hour, as well as groups defending the rights of the unemployed; And that the Committee report its recommendations to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

Motion

Peter Fragiskatos moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Rosemarie Falk, Peter Fragiskatos, Marilyn Gladu, Tracy Gray, Wayne Long, Kyle Seeback, Tony Van Bynen — 9;

NAYS: Louise Chabot, Bonita Zarrillo — 2.

Motion

Bonita Zarrillo moved, — That in the opinion of the committee the Canadian Labour Code be amended to close a loophole that annuls existing labour contracts or collective agreements when there is a change of employer for subcontractors working at Canadian airports by implementing amendments outlined in NDP PMB C-330 titled An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (successor rights and obligations — airports), and that the committee report this to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

Motion

Peter Fragiskatos moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Chad Collins, Michael Coteau, Rosemarie Falk, Peter Fragiskatos, Marilyn Gladu, Tracy Gray, Wayne Long, Kyle Seeback, Tony Van Bynen — 9;

NAYS: Louise Chabot, Bonita Zarrillo — 2.

At 1:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Philip den Ouden
Committee clerk