Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, has released his plan to ensure the needs of Canadian workers are being addressed by having a seat on the boards of directors.
While releasing his plan, O’Toole said: “Too many decisions at major corporations are being made without the people who helped build the company – the workers – at the table.
“Canada’s Recovery Plan will give workers a real voice within these companies to support the long-term success of their employer, and ultimately, their ability to make a living.”
To ensure workers’ needs are heard at the highest level, an O’Toole government will require federally regulated employers with over 1,000 employees or $100 million in annual revenue to include worker representation on their boards of directors.
Federally regulated sectors include aerospace, trucking, marine shipping, rail, oil and gas, mining, telecommunications, and banking. Together, these sectors employ hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers across the country.
He said: “As we work toward recovery, we have an opportunity to ensure Canadian workers go back to better jobs.
“Canada’s Recovery Plan will stand up for workers and deliver jobs for all Canadians.”
