Seamus O'Regan

• Atlantic Liberals slam Tories for opposing offshore wind legislation

  Conservative MPs say they support renewable projects but can't support the bill because it allows politicians to order an end to offshore oil drilling in protected marine areas.

  Politics

  Sep 20
  
• Wave of strikes in Canada could cause ‘knock-on effect’ in other sectors, experts warn

  Experts agree that strikes in one sector could have a dynamo effect on other sectors and Canada could be in for a summer of strikes.

  Canada

  Jul 31
  
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• B.C. port strike: Labour minister tells mediator to pitch deal in bid to break impasse

  Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has instructed mediators under the Labour code to pitch a deal to the two sides in the strike they believe both parties could agree to.

  Economy

  Jul 11
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• Alberta minister calls for back-to-work legislation to end B.C. port strike

  Devin Dreeshen said he's frustrated the strike has continued since Saturday since Ottawa used legislation in 2021 to end a walkout by Port of Montreal dock workers after one day.

  Canada

  Jul 4
• Hussen spent $93k constituency funds on PR help from foodie firm Munch More Media

  MunchMore Media, which bills itself as a food industry P.R. firm, confirmed owner knew Hussen's former director of policy but said work for York South-Weston MP was unrelated.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Federally regulated workers eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave under new rules

  In a news release, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the paid leave means "more workers won't have to choose between getting well and getting paid."

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• Labour minister visits Hamilton, calls construction worker shortage a ‘top priority’

  Seamus O'Regan has toured a job site in downtown Hamilton, where the Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) is building almost 600 rental units.

  Politics

  Jul 13, 2022
• Canadian MPs back bill requiring companies to crack down on forced labour

  The labour minister ensured government backing for the private member's bill that would make firms and government departments scrutinize supply chains.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Liberals aim to prevent Canadian companies from using slave, child labour: minister

  A bill is being prepared that would require Canadian firms and government departments to scrutinize supply chains with the aim of protecting workers.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2022
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• Industry calls for ‘permanent’ supply chain solution in wake of CP Rail work stoppage

  Business groups are advocating for rail to be declared an essential service in the wake of this week's temporary work stoppage at CP Rail.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2022