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Canada Industrial Relations Board

Federal labour code tribunal

Summary

Federal labour code tribunal

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) is an independent tribunal responsible for interpreting and administering the Industrial Relations and Occupational Health and Safety sections of the Canada Labour Code. , the chairperson of the board is Maryse Tremblay.

Jurisdiction

The CIRB's jurisdiction is in regard to about a million employees who are engaged in industries under federal jurisdiction. The sectors under federal jurisdiction include inter-provincial transportation, broadcasting, banking, longshoring, and grain-handling. Also, the CIRB's jurisdiction is private sector employees in Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. If an employee or employer is not in this jurisdiction then they may fall under the jurisdiction of their provincial industrial relations board. CIRB is responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part II (Professional Relations) of the Status of the Artist Act on behalf of artists and producers.

Activities

Certifying trade unions, investigating complaints of unfair labour practice, issuing cease and desist orders in cases of unlawful strikes and lockouts, rendering decisions on jurisdictional issues, and dealing with complex situations arising from a sale of business. The CIRB also helps mediate disputes before they result in a strike or lockout.

References

References

  1. (2023-02-07). "Members". Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
  2. (October 2, 2017). "Jurisdiction of the CIRB". Canada Industrial Relations Board.
  3. (January 12, 2018). "Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board". Canada.ca.
  4. (April 3, 2013). "Artists and Producers–Status of the Artist Act". Canada Industrial Relations Board.
  5. (April 3, 2013). "No. 06–Unlawful Strikes and Lockouts—Information Circular". Canada Industrial Relations Board.
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