Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill would require workplaces to create joint employer-worker committees to manage the shift to a greener economy.
Key Changes
- Requires the establishment of parity (equal employer-employee) committees in Quebec workplaces
- Gives workers a formal, structured role in planning their workplace's environmental transition
- Focuses on guiding workplaces toward an environmentally sustainable economy
- Introduces the concept of 'just transition' as a formal workplace governance matter in Quebec law
Gotchas
- The bill is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and private member's bills have a lower likelihood of passing into law.
- The bill text was not fully available in the provided source, so specific details about which workplaces are covered, committee size, or enforcement mechanisms are not confirmed.
- The bill has only reached the introduction stage as of October 8, 2025, so it has not yet been debated or voted on.
- The scope of 'just transition' and what qualifies as an environmentally sustainable economy is not defined in the available text, which could affect how broadly or narrowly the law would apply.
Who's Affected
- Quebec workers and employees across various industries
- Quebec employers and businesses
- Industries undergoing significant environmental or energy-related changes
- Labour unions and worker representatives
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Gotchas
- The bill is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and private member's bills have a lower likelihood of passing into law.
- The bill text was not fully available in the provided source, so specific details about which workplaces are covered, committee size, or enforcement mechanisms are not confirmed.
- The bill has only reached the introduction stage as of October 8, 2025, so it has not yet been debated or voted on.
- The scope of 'just transition' and what qualifies as an environmentally sustainable economy is not defined in the available text, which could affect how broadly or narrowly the law would apply.
Summary
Bill 190, introduced by MNA Alexandre Leduc of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, proposes the creation of 'parity committees' in Quebec workplaces. These committees would be made up of equal numbers of employer and employee representatives, and their purpose would be to plan and manage the transition toward a more environmentally sustainable economy — often called a 'just transition.' The bill is aimed at ensuring that workers have a formal voice in how their workplaces adapt to environmental changes, such as shifts away from fossil fuels or other industries with large carbon footprints. The idea is that decisions about green economic changes should not be made by employers alone, but should involve workers equally. This is a private member's bill introduced in the 43rd Legislature, 2nd Session of the Quebec National Assembly. It was introduced on October 8, 2025, and as of the available information, it has only completed the introduction stage.
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