Bill C-266 National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act
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Bill C-266, sponsored by MP Parm Bains, received First Reading in the House of Commons on March 11, 2026. The proposed legislation would establish a national framework governing skilled trades and labour mobility across Canada. If enacted, the framework would create standardised requirements for recognising qualifications and certifications of skilled tradespersons moving between provinces and territories.
“C-266 An Act to establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour mobility Short Title National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act”
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Bill C-266 would create the National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act, establishing federal coordination for skilled trade certification and labour mobility requirements across all provinces and territories. The bill represents the first formal legislative step toward a harmonised framework for skilled trades recognition.
Affected parties including skilled tradespersons, provincial regulators, employers in the construction and manufacturing sectors, and apprenticeship programs should monitor this legislation as it progresses through the Commons. Provincial-territorial cooperation mechanisms and existing interprovincial agreements may be impacted if the framework creates overriding national standards.
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C-266 An Act to establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour mobility Short Title National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act) Sponsor Parm Bains Last Stage Completed Introduction and First Reading (3/11/2026) Progress Recorded Votes on this Bill View this Bill on LEGISinfo Status of House business
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