Labour Program
We are part of the Employment and Social Development Canada portfolio.
The Labour Program is responsible for protecting the rights and well-being of both workers and employers in federally regulated workplaces. We work closely with the following parties to promote fair, safe and productive workplaces, and collaborative workplace relations:
- provincial and territorial governments
- unions
- employers
- international partners, and
- other stakeholders
COVID-19: Gradual reopening of Service Canada Centres
Our priority is the health and safety of all Canadians, while maintaining service to the public.
Service Canada begins the gradual and safe reopening of in-person locations across the country.
Find out if your local Service Canada Centre is open
Please continue to access our programs and services online.
To make an appointment or get assistance, please fill out the service request form.
Please read our latest notices:
Latest
Promotions
Latest news
Services and information
Hire student interns
Steps for employers who are federally regulated and want to hire student interns
Wage Earner Protection Program
Receive possible payment of outstanding eligible wages if your employer is bankrupt or in receivership.
Federal labour relations
Collective bargaining process, dispute prevention programs, training workshops and arbitration appointments
Collective bargaining information
Access customized information on industrial relations and collective bargaining.
Negotech Search
Access the full text of the collective agreements, important benefit changes and latest wage adjustments.
Equality and inclusion
Rights and responsibilities related to workplace equality in the federal jurisdiction.
International affairs
Internationally recognized labour standards and forums, and negotiating labour cooperation agreements.
What we are doing
Consultations
News releases
- Minister of Labour meets stakeholders in London, gets update on workplace harassment and violence prevention projects supported by Government of Canada
- Canada’s labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues
- Government releases report of the Expert Panel on Modern Federal Labour Standards
Corporate information
Features
Mental Health in the workplace
Tell us what you think about mental health in federally regulated workplaces by December 17, 2020.
Report a problem or mistake on this page
- Date modified: