Survey open until August 31, 2019
The Government of Alberta has initiated an engagement process as part of their plan to repeal the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6) and replace it with the Farm Freedom and Safety Act. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has opened a survey to engage Alberta farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders.
The Farm Freedom and Safety Act proposes to:
- Give farmers the option of buying workplace insurance from WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) or another supplier as long as basic coverage is provided for such things as medical and return-to-work supports and loss of income protection
- Exempt small farms from employment legislation, similar to New Brunswick
- Ensure basic safety standards are in place
- Reduce the regulatory burden and minimize red tape for farmers and ranchers
For more information on the review process, click here.
To participate in the survey, click here. The deadline for responses is August 31, 2019.
For enquiries, please contact:
Warren Noga
Policy Analyst
warren@RMAlberta.com
Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
tasha@RMAlberta.com