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C-50Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act

An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy

Government bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 15, 2023

Status
Became law on June 20, 2024 · S.C. 2024, c. 13
Sponsor
Jonathan WilkinsonLiberal
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

What it does

Creates a federal framework for sustainable jobs, with a council, action plans and regular reviews to support the shift to a net-zero economy.

What it does

  • Lets the Governor in Council name a minister, and other specified ministers, to carry out the Act.
  • Creates a Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council to give independent advice through social dialogue on measures for job creation and support for workers, communities and regions.
  • Requires a Sustainable Jobs Action Plan to be tabled in both Houses of Parliament every five years.
  • Creates a Sustainable Jobs Secretariat to help carry out the Act.
  • Requires a review of the Act within 10 years after it comes into force, and every 10 years after that.

Who it affects

  • Workers
  • Communities and regions
  • Federal ministers
  • Parliament
  • Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council
  • Sustainable Jobs Secretariat

Background

The bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 June 2023 and received first reading.

Where it is

Last activity Jun 20, 2024

House of Commons

  1. First reading

    Completed.

  2. Second reading

    Completed.

  3. Committee

    Completed.

  4. Report stage

    Completed.

  5. Third reading

    Completed.

Senate

  1. First reading

    Completed.

  2. Second reading

    Completed.

  3. Committee

    Completed.

  4. Third reading

    Completed.

Royal assent

  1. Royal assent

    Completed.

Introduced by a cabinet minister on behalf of the government. Government bills get set time for debate, so they are the most likely to become law. How a bill becomes law

How the House voted

54 recorded votes
  1. Party breakdown for vote 738
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1430
    ConservativeNay0113
    BlocNay030
    NDPYea230
    GreenYea20
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total169144
  2. Party breakdown for vote 737
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0143
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay030
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114198
  3. Party breakdown for vote 736
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1470
    ConservativeNay0102
    BlocNay030
    NDPYea240
    GreenYea20
    IndependentDid not vote00
    Total173132
  4. Party breakdown for vote 735
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1460
    ConservativeNay0106
    BlocYea300
    NDPYea230
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total200108
  5. Party breakdown for vote 734
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0146
    ConservativeYea1030
    BlocNay030
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total104202
  6. Party breakdown for vote 733
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0146
    ConservativeYea1060
    BlocNay031
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total107203
  7. Party breakdown for vote 732
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0145
    ConservativeYea1050
    BlocNay030
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total106202
  8. Party breakdown for vote 731
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0146
    ConservativeYea1090
    BlocNay028
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total110200
  9. Party breakdown for vote 730
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0146
    ConservativeYea1080
    BlocNay031
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total109203
  10. Party breakdown for vote 729
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0145
    ConservativeYea1080
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentNay01
    Total108200
  11. Party breakdown for vote 728
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1460
    ConservativeYea1070
    BlocYea300
    NDPYea220
    GreenYea20
    IndependentYea20
    Total3090
  12. Party breakdown for vote 727
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0147
    ConservativeYea1080
    BlocYea300
    NDPNay021
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total139171
  13. Party breakdown for vote 726
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0147
    ConservativeYea1060
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay021
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total107199
  14. Party breakdown for vote 725
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1080
    BlocNay031
    NDPNay020
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total109202
  15. Party breakdown for vote 724
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1060
    BlocNay031
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total107206
  16. Party breakdown for vote 723
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1070
    BlocNay031
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total108204
  17. Party breakdown for vote 722
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1480
    ConservativeNay1 broke ranks1104
    BlocYea300
    NDPYea210
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total201107
  18. Party breakdown for vote 721
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1030
    BlocYea310
    NDPNay021
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total135173
  19. Party breakdown for vote 720
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1460
    ConservativeYea1040
    BlocYea300
    NDPYea220
    GreenYea20
    IndependentYea20
    Total3060
  20. Party breakdown for vote 719
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1060
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay021
    GreenYea20
    IndependentYea10
    Total109199
  21. Party breakdown for vote 718
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1480
    ConservativeNay0102
    BlocYea300
    NDPYea220
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total201104
  22. Party breakdown for vote 717
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1490
    ConservativeYea1010
    BlocNay030
    NDPYea220
    GreenSplit evenly11
    IndependentYea10
    Total27431
  23. Party breakdown for vote 716
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1470
    ConservativeYea990
    BlocNay030
    NDPYea220
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total26932
  24. Party breakdown for vote 715
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1060
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentNay01
    Total106203
  25. Party breakdown for vote 714
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1070
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total108203
  26. Party breakdown for vote 713
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1090
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total110203
  27. Party breakdown for vote 712
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0147
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total111203
  28. Party breakdown for vote 711
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1070
    BlocYea280
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total136174
  29. Party breakdown for vote 710
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay1 broke ranks123
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total112203
  30. Party breakdown for vote 709
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total111202
  31. Party breakdown for vote 708
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114203
  32. Party breakdown for vote 707
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1110
    BlocNay028
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentNay01
    Total111202
  33. Party breakdown for vote 706
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentNay01
    Total113202
  34. Party breakdown for vote 705
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total111202
  35. Party breakdown for vote 704
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1120
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total113203
  36. Party breakdown for vote 703
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1480
    ConservativeNay0112
    BlocNay029
    NDPYea220
    GreenYea20
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total173142
  37. Party breakdown for vote 702
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1140
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total115203
  38. Party breakdown for vote 701
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114203
  39. Party breakdown for vote 700
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1120
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total113202
  40. Party breakdown for vote 699
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total111201
  41. Party breakdown for vote 698
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay030
    NDPNay021
    GreenNay02
    IndependentYea10
    Total111201
  42. Party breakdown for vote 697
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay030
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total111204
  43. Party breakdown for vote 696
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1100
    BlocNay030
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total111204
  44. Party breakdown for vote 695
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1110
    BlocYea280
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total140174
  45. Party breakdown for vote 694
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1120
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay022
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total113202
  46. Party breakdown for vote 693
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1120
    BlocNay028
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total113203
  47. Party breakdown for vote 692
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentNay01
    Total113204
  48. Party breakdown for vote 691
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114204
  49. Party breakdown for vote 690
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0149
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay028
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114204
  50. Party breakdown for vote 689
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114204
  51. Party breakdown for vote 688
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1130
    BlocNay029
    NDPNay024
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total114204
  52. Party breakdown for vote 687
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalNay0148
    ConservativeYea1120
    BlocNay028
    NDPNay023
    GreenNay02
    IndependentSplit evenly11
    Total113202
  53. Party breakdown for vote 428
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1500
    ConservativeNay0115
    BlocNay027
    NDPYea230
    GreenYea20
    IndependentNay02
    Total175144
  54. Party breakdown for vote 427
    PartyPositionYeaNay
    LiberalYea1500
    ConservativeNay0113
    BlocNay029
    NDPYea240
    GreenNay02
    IndependentNay1 broke ranks12
    Total175146

What MPs said

Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.

  • LiberalJulie Dabrusin· September 29, 2023

    “It is no wonder that the IBEW, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, endorsed our sustainable job plan and this bill.”
    Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
  • ConservativeShannon Stubbs· September 29, 2023

    “For all Canadians everywhere; for my bosses, the people of Lakeland; and on behalf of the official opposition, Conservatives oppose Bill C-50.”
    Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
  • BlocMonique Pauzé· September 29, 2023

    “In the opinion of the officials who presented Bill C‑50 to us, at no point in the process of drafting the bill did the government consider Quebec's specific situation, yet again.”
    Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
  • NDPDaniel Blaikie· September 29, 2023

    “I am grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution to this debate. It is a debate that, certainly in respect of the larger issue of climate change, is the most important of our time.”
    Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
  • GreenMike Morrice· April 11, 2024

    “” In the face of this crisis, as Greens, we are deeply concerned that the so-called Canadian sustainable jobs act, Bill C-50, remains a massive missed opportunity and an example of checkbox politics rather than substance. This is about checking a partial box from the government’s supply and confidence agreement with the NDP.”
    Read the full speech on openparliament.ca

Read the source

LEGISinfo status: Royal assent received. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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