An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy
Sponsor:
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (North Vancouver)
Proposed changes
On 15 June 2023, the Minister of Natural Resources introduced Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy (Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act), and it was given first reading.
Bill C-50 establishes an accountability, transparency and engagement framework to facilitate and promote economic growth, the creation of sustainable jobs and support for workers and communities in Canada in the shift to a net-zero economy. Accordingly, the enactment
provides that the Governor in Council may designate a Minister for the purposes of the Act as well as specified Ministers;
establishes a Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council to provide the Minister and the specified Ministers, through a process of social dialogue, with independent advice with respect to measures to foster the creation of sustainable jobs, measures to support workers, communities and regions in the shift to a net-zero economy and matters referred to it by the Minister;
requires the tabling of a Sustainable Jobs Action Plan in each House of Parliament every five years;
provides for the establishment of a Sustainable Jobs Secretariat to support the implementation of the Act; and
provides for a review of the Act within 10 years of its coming into force and by the end of each subsequent period of 10 years.
Committee study
After second reading, a examines the bill clause by clause.
“Environment, with respect to Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act.”
Uniforregistered to lobby on it · latest May 1, 2026
“Bill C-50, respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy.”
“Bill C-50 An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy and the…”
“Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-50 (Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act), more specifically as it relates to the oil and gas sector.”
“Supporting Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, with regard to accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic…”
“Bill C-50 An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy…”
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“Communications regarding Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy.”
“Communications regarding Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy.”
“…économique dans une économie carboneutre (Loi canadienne sur les emplois durables), C-50 Favoriser la présence au Conseil de partenariat pour des emplois durables”
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What MPs said
The most recent recorded speeches on this bill. Links go to the official transcript of that sitting.