North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney is calling for the federal government to protect workers’ pensions after the closure of the Myra Falls mine near Campbell River.
Blaney spoke in the House of Commons on Feb. 2, asking the government to pass regulations to implement the Pension Protection Act, which was passed in April 2023.
“I have sat down with Unifor Local 3019, which is working hard with all levels of government to protect its workers.
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