Initiated by: Brad Hoem from Vancouver, British Columbia
Whereas:
Employment termination remains a serious social and economic challenge, particularly for Canadians aged 15 to 60 years old
Statistics Canada estimates that roughly 4,000 to 4,200 Canadians lose their jobs every day
Employment lawyers and labour advocates report that most Canadian employers attempt to undercut former employees and underpay their severance, offering only basic statutory minimums while ignoring much higher common law entitlements
The Canada Labour Code mandates severance pay equal to only two days' wages per year of service, with a minimum of five days’ wages
The Canada Labour Code mandates pay in lieu of notice of termination equal to one week’s wages per year of service, with a minimum of two weeks’ wages and a maximum of eight weeks’ wages
The maximum severance under common law is typically 24 months’ wages, which is substantially higher than the provincial and federal standards
Many employers purposely rely on the fact that workers are unaware of their entitlement to common law severance and will offer only the statutory minimum, which is much lower
Most Canadians do not have the resources to file a legal claim against an employer, including legal fees of up to $200,000
Many Canadians suffer from adverse mental health impacts resulting from litigation.
History:
Open for signature: July 29, 2026
Closed for signature: November 26, 2026
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