Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Employment and Training
- Government Procurement
- Immigration
- Infrastructure
- International Trade
- Labour
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-377, formerly known as an Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations) - with respect to the repeal of the requirements for labour organizations.
- Bill C-4 - An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act, with respect to the review of the amendments of the Act in respect of collective bargaining rights and health and safety provisions.
- Bill C-525, formerly known as An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Act (certification and revocation - bargaining agent) - with respect to the repeal of the Act.
- Canada Labour Code - with respect to exclusions from labour standards and the introduction of anti-scab provisions.
- Social Security Tribunal - with respect to transparency and accessibility of appeal mechanisms.
- Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) - with respect to a reassessment of the TFWP emphasizing rights and protections for migrant workers and access to the Canadian immigration process.
- Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) - with respect to Canada's participation in the TPP.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Federal Infrastructure Investment Plan - with respect to national procurement, local hiring requirements, private sector involvement, public transportation and public housing
- Skills Training - With respect to funding for training facilities, Labour Market development Agreements, an Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Rail Transport - with respect to a national rail strategy, including railway health and safety standards, the funding of via-rail and a national high-speed rail system.
- Road Transportation - with respect to regulation, labour standards and enforcement, fleet renewal programs, and industry impact assessments with respect to technological and environmental change
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Employment Insurance Act - Reforms to eligibility, the waiting period, service standards, maternity, parental leave, compassionate care leave, benefit flexibility and the use of EI contributions.
- Marine Transport - with respect to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the shipping industry, industry support and training.
Policies or Program
- Federal Wage Policy - with respect to the introduction of a federal minimum wage of $15 and a fair wage policy for federal procurement
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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House of Commons
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
205 Placer Court
Toronto, ON M2H 3H9
Canada
Telephone number:
416-495-3776
Fax number:
416-495-3786
Web address:
www.unifor.org
Client representative
Jerry Dias, President
Parent Company Information
Unifor / Unifor is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Unifor / Unifor is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Unifor / Unifor are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Unifor / Unifor does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Nathan Woods
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No public offices held
Business address:
326 12th Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 4H6
Canada
Telephone number:
604-519-1110
Fax number:
604-519-1113
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is a member of this organization.
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.
