An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy

Requires the federal government to publish a Sustainable Jobs Plan every five years and to coordinate climate-transition support for workers across departments. Aimed at oil-and-gas, manufacturing, and trades workers whose jobs are most affected by the net-zero transition.

Issues this bill touches

• Climate & Environment→

  Implements Canada's just-transition commitments around the energy shift.

• Veterans & Military Families→

  Sustainable Jobs Act covers veterans transitioning out of military careers as part of the broader workforce shift.

• Workers' Rights & Labour→

  Federal framework for the just transition: requires periodic action plans on jobs in a net-zero economy, especially in fossil-fuel-dependent regions.

Legislative historyi

1. IntroducedJune 15, 2023

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

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2. First readingJune 15, 2023

   First reading in the House of Commons.

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3. Second readingOctober 23, 2023

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

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4. Third readingApril 15, 2024

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

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5. First readingApril 16, 2024

   First reading in the Senate.

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6. Second readingMay 23, 2024

   Second reading in the Senate.

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7. Third readingJune 18, 2024

   Third reading in the Senate.

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8. Royal assentJune 20, 2024

   Royal assent received.

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9. Royal assentMay 4, 2026

   Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.

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