Tag: Labour Minister

Government Wants Quick Resolution to CP Rail Work Stoppage, Labour Minister Says

The work stoppage at CP Rail could not have come at a worse time for Canadians and the government wants a deal to end the impasse immediately, said federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan. But O’Regan was not ready to discuss the possibility of back to work legislation being tabled when the House of Commons resumes…


Federal Minister Contracts COVID-19 Despite Three Vaccinations

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan confirmed on Dec. 27 that he tested positive for COVID-19, despite previously receiving three vaccine doses. O’Regan wrote on Twitter that, following the diagnosis, he will remain in isolation and follow public health guidelines. The minister said that he is “grateful” for having received three vaccine doses, while thanking “the…


Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Contracts COVID-19

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan confirmed on Dec. 27 that he tested positive for COVID-19. O’Regan wrote on Twitter that, following the diagnosis, he will remain in isolation and follow public health guidelines. The minister said that he is “grateful” for having received three vaccine doses, while thanking “the thousands of health care workers” who…


Government Open to Amending Paid Sick Leave Bill It Wants Passed by Week’s End

OTTAWA—Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says the government is open to amending legislation that would provide 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. O’Regan acknowledges that at least two provisions in Bill C-3 could undermine the objective, which is to ensure ill workers don’t have to choose between going to work sick or…