Third Tri-National Meeting of Labour Rights Under CUSMA-USMCA-T-MEC

When the renegotiated Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA / USMCA / T-MEC) took effect on July 1, 2020, there were expectations that the substantially amended Labour Chapter, together with the new Facility Specific Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), would represent a considerable step forward in the enforcement of labour rights. As we approach the forthcoming, mandatory review of the CUSMA / USMC / T-MEC Agreement by its Signatories, it is time to examine whether the new Labour Chapter and the Labour Annexes in the CUSMA have met the Signatories' labour justice objectives.

Register by December 1st to attend this two-day workshop which will bring together academics, lawyers, experts, trade unionists and representatives of the three signatory countries to discuss experiences to date under the Labour Chapter, the RRM, potential avenues for reform, and how best to implement them. Attendees are also able to join online via Zoom, and trilingual translation (Spanish, French, English) will be available. Click here for a draft agenda.

For additional information, please contact cusma_summit@osgoode.yorku.ca.

This event is delivered by Osgoode Hall Law School with support from the Nathanson Centre, the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers, the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, Goldblatt Partners, and the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)