Quebec plans to enact legislation to better control child labor.
On Tuesday, the Minister of Labor and Employment, Jean Boulet, had to comment on the fact that more and more children aged 11 to 14 are finding themselves in the labor market.
He said in response to Liberal MP Marwah Rizqy that the situation was not normal and that he sought advice from groups, such as trade unions and employers ’associations.
The Labor and Manpower Advisory Committee must also give him his recommendations. If it is necessary to intervene in a legislative manner, it will be done in a timely manner.said the minister.
Jean Boulet pleaded on Tuesday in favor of a reflection on this issue Extremely important which one very worried in the context of labor shortage.
Currently, in Quebec, there is no minimum age for work.
Do you find it normal to read that Amanda, 11, works between 12 and 18 hours a week? Ms. asked. Rizqy, worried about the risk of dropping out.
So far, it has almost doubled in all regions, stopping the studyhe continued.
The member points out for Saint-Laurent that other provinces have enacted; in particular, British Columbia raised the minimum age for employment from 12 to 16, with a few exceptions.
Quebec still imposes obligations important employers, who must ensure the health and safety of young people, angered Mr. Boulet. They are subject to a increased vigilance.
It is clearly expected that an employer will not exceed the child’s capacities, and have no effect on his or her social or moral development.did he declare.
In the Law relating to labor standards, a person under the age of 14 must have the consent of his or her parents to work.
In addition, under the Education Act, a person 16 years of age or younger who has not earned a diploma cannot work during school hours.
Source: Radio-Canada
