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· Order in Council / Proclamation of Public Sector Employers Amendment Act, 2023 · enacted

Proclamation public sector employers amendment act 2023

This Order in Council proclaims the Public Sector Employers Amendment Act, 2023, into force, thereby implementing new legislative provisions concerning public sector employers in Alberta.

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What changed

  • The Public Sector Employers Amendment Act, 2023, is brought into legal effect.
  • This action formally implements the legislative changes outlined within the Act.
  • A new Public Sector Employers Regulation (AR 154/2023) is made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
  • Covenant Health is prescribed as an employer for the purpose of section 1(1)(a.2)(viii) of the Public Sector Employers Act.
  • Lamont Health Care Centre is prescribed as an employer for the purpose of section 1(1)(a.2)(viii) of the Public Sector Employers Act.
  • The previous Public Sector Employers Regulation (AR 108/2021) is repealed.

Why it matters

  • The proclamation of the Act introduces new legal requirements and frameworks for public sector employers in Alberta.
  • This may alter the operational autonomy or governance structures of various public bodies.
  • The changes could affect employment relations, compensation, or other administrative aspects within the public sector.
  • The designation as 'employers' under the Public Sector Employers Act subjects Covenant Health and Lamont Health Care Centre to the Act's provisions regarding public sector employment.
  • This change centralizes certain aspects of employment relations for these health care entities under the Public Sector Employers Act framework.
  • The repeal and replacement of the regulation indicates an update to the specific list of prescribed employers under the Act.

Other governance concerns

  • Potential for altered governance structures in public sector entities
  • Changes to the scope of ministerial oversight over public bodies
  • Potential impact on the autonomy of Covenant Health and Lamont Health Care Centre in employment matters.
  • Centralization of employment policy for specific health care providers.

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