Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

Hours of Work (Industry) Convention, 1919 (No. 1) - Canada (Ratification: 1935)

The Committee notes the Government's report for the period 1984-1988. The information provided shows the absence of real progress in the implementation of the Convention, particularly at the level of the Provinces, and as regards the determination of the circumstances and limits within which exceptions to the normal hours of work may be allowed, in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention. These matters have been the subject of the Committee's repeated comments for many years, and a new request is being addressed directly to the Government. Without underestimating the nature and type of difficulties encountered in harmonising the legislation of Canada with the provisions of the Convention, the Committee trusts that the Government will take the necessary action in the near future, with the agreement and collaboration of its constituent entities and occupational organisations, to ensure that the legislation on working hours throughout Canada is in conformity with the Convention.