C-50

Details

Full Title

An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy

First Reading

June 15, 2023, Parliament 44, Session 1

Type

House Government Bill

Full Content

https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/44-1/c-50

Summary

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act aims to help Canada's economy grow while creating jobs that are good for the environment. It focuses on moving to a "net-zero economy," which means reducing greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible. The Act wants to make sure this change is fair for workers and communities.

To achieve this, the Act creates a plan with clear steps. It sets up a Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council. This council will give advice to the government on how to create these sustainable jobs and support workers during the change. The council includes people from different backgrounds, like trade unions, Indigenous groups, and industries.

The Act also requires the government to create Sustainable Jobs Action Plans. These plans will be updated every five years and will explain how the government will help the economy grow, create sustainable jobs, and support workers. The plans will also look at how different groups are affected and try to make sure everyone has a fair chance. The Act establishes a Sustainable Jobs Secretariat to support the plan.

Overall, the Act is about making sure Canada's economy is both strong and good for the environment, while also supporting workers and communities during the shift to a cleaner economy. The Act will be reviewed every 10 years to see if it is working well.

Issues

Economy

• Jobs

  The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act directly addresses employment and job creation by focusing on the transition to a "net-zero economy" and the creation of "sustainable jobs." It establishes a framework for accountability, transparency, and engagement to support workers and communities during this shift. The Act mandates the creation of Sustainable Jobs Action Plans that outline how the federal government will promote economic growth and the creation of sustainable jobs over five-year periods. It also establishes a Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council to provide advice on measures to foster sustainable job creation and support workers in the shift to a net-zero economy.

Environment

• Climate

  The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act aims to support Canada's move to a "net-zero economy." This means reducing greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible. The Act requires the government to create Sustainable Jobs Action Plans every five years. These plans will show how the government will help the economy grow while also protecting the environment. The Act also mentions the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, which sets targets for reducing emissions.

Social Justice

• Reconciliation

  The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act recognizes the importance of Indigenous peoples in the shift to a net-zero economy. The preamble mentions the Government of Canada's commitment to strengthening collaboration with Indigenous peoples and taking their knowledge into account. The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council includes members who represent Indigenous peoples. The Sustainable Jobs Action Plans must also include data related to Indigenous peoples and address any gaps in that data.

• Gender and Sexuality

  The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act aims to be inclusive and address barriers to employment for equity-seeking groups. The preamble mentions that a sustainable jobs approach should encourage employment opportunities for groups underrepresented in the labour market, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQI+ and other equity-seeking groups. When recommending members for the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council, the Minister must consider the importance of having members that reflect Canada’s diversity and underrepresented groups.

• Racism

  The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act aims to address barriers to employment for equity-seeking groups, including Black and other racialized individuals. The preamble states that a sustainable jobs approach should be inclusive and encourage employment opportunities for groups underrepresented in the labour market. When recommending members for the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council, the Minister must consider the importance of having members that reflect Canada’s diversity and underrepresented groups.