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Human Resource Management: Government Departments & Legislation

The Ontario Ministry of Labour

The Ontario Ministry of Labour was established in 1919 and enforces Ontario's labour legislation.

Employment & Social Development of Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is the department of the Government of Canada that oversees labour and employment legislation, as well as a variety of other social programs and services.

Federal Labour Program

The federal Labour Program oversees workers and employers in federally regulated sectors.

Relevant Ontario Legislation

The following is a list of some of the relevant Ontario legisalation for the HRM field. Find additional consolidated legislation and regulations for Ontario at eLaws.

Relevant Federal Legislation

The following is a list of some of the relevant federal legisalation for the HRM field. Find additional consolidated legislation and regulations for Canada at the Department of Justice's website.