The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to serve the best interests of Canadians. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced three reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB):

“The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country. It’s essential to the stability of our supply chains. Elizabeth, Richard and Barbara’s reappointments to the Board will serve it well in the years to come.”

– Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr.

• The CIRB is an independent, representational, quasi-judicial tribunal which contributes to and promotes a harmonious industrial relations climate in the federally regulated sector. It is responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part I (Industrial Relations) and certain provisions of Part II (Occupational Health and Safety) and Part III (Labour Standards) of the Canada Labour Code. The CIRB is also responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part II (Professional Relations) of the Status of the Artist Act and appeals under the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.

• The Canada Labour Code provides for the CIRB to be composed of one full-time neutral chairperson, two or more full-time neutral vice-chairpersons, and up to six full-time members representing employers and employees in equal numbers. Part-time Vice-Chairpersons and members may also be appointed to the Board. 

Related products

• Backgrounder: Biographies – Canada Industrial Relations Board

Associated links

• Labour Program
• Canada Industrial Relations Board

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