LabourWatch’s John Mortimer testifies in the repeal of Vote and Disclosure Laws

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LabourWatch’s John Mortimer testifies in the repeal of Vote and Disclosure Laws

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on April 20, 2016

Listen to the Standing Committee on Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) by clicking this link (link is external).

Bill C-4 takes away the secret ballot unionization vote under 3 Federal Labour Codes. It also repeals Income Tax Act disclosure to taxpayers by unions.

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