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ARTICLE · 11 MARCH 2025

Federal Government Launches Consultation On Draft Regulations Related To Equal Pay Under The Canada Labour Code

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On February 22, 2025, the federal government published new draft regulations to support yet-to-be enacted provisions of the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2 (Bill C-86) that amend the Canada Labour Code (Code)...

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On February 22, 2025, the federal government published new draft regulations to support yet-to-be enacted provisions of the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2 (Bill C-86) that amend the Canada Labour Code (Code) by prohibiting an employer from paying different wage rates to employees based on employment status (subject to certain exceptions) and by enacting new protections for employees of federally regulated temporary help agencies. The regulations are subject to a 30-day consultation period.

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Bill C-86 was passed in 2018 but the amendments to the Code pertaining to equal pay for work of equal value have not yet been proclaimed in force. Once proclaimed, the Code will prohibit employers from paying different wage rates to employees based on employment status when they:

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