C-285Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act
Bundles three workplace-rights changes. Extends federal human-rights protections against pregnancy and family-status discrimination, adds protected sick-leave hours under the Canada Labour Code, and updates Employment Insurance eligibility for caregiver and bereavement leave.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading3
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Three workplace-rights changes in one bill: stronger pregnancy and family-status protections under federal human-rights law, more protected sick days for federally regulated workers, and easier EI access for caregivers and people on bereavement leave.
Issues this bill touches
- Workers' Rights & Labour
CHRA + Canada Labour Code + EI Act bundle.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
View source - Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.
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Official source
Read full text on Parliament of Canada