Key labour laws will be assigned to Smith's new Alberta jobs ministry: premier's office ableg abpoli
Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Minister Brian Jean will take responsibility for both the OHSA and the Labour Relations Code, Polak confirmed.Article content
“Jobs is another word for labour, and that’s where the labour components of legislation are going to reside with and employment standards,” said Smith.NDP labour critic Christina Gray said earlier Wednesday even though it appeared to be an oversight, it was frustrating and disheartening to see the government fail to assign such major responsibilities.Article content
Gray also disagreed with Smith’s characterization of the labour file, saying Smith appears to be focusing on jobs as an economic measure, rather than on workers.