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Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
July 22, 2024

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Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.

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