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Supreme Court restricts agricultural workers’ freedom of association

May 6, 2011 Christina Catenacci Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources

The Supreme Court of Canada has finally released its decision in Ontario (A.G.) v. Fraser affecting the working lives of agricultural workers in Ontario. The decision demonstrates just how divided opinions are on the question of limiting workers’ freedom of association under section 2(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, particularly restricting unionization and collective bargaining.

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