The Vietnamese delegation works with the Canadian department of labour and employment (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of theNational Assembly Committee for Social Affairs, led by its deputy head Bui SyLoi, has visited Canada to exchange experience in policy and law buildingregarding labour, health and gender equality issues.
During the trip, which lasted from April 1 –4, the delegation paid a courtesy call to Francois Paradis, President of theNational Assembly of Quebec. It also worked with parliamentary agencies,departments and sectors of the eastern Canadian province to learn about localsocial welfare policies.
The meetings focused on the research anddevelopment of labour standards and relationships to meet requirements of theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) andcapitalise on opportunities brought by the deal.
The making of the local laws on labourstandards, labour contracts and equal pay, among others, as well as the sides’experience on public feedback collection in legal building were discussed.
The trip aimed to help Vietnam’s efforts torevise its Labour Code and complete policies, plans and actions programmes onhealth and gender equality.
Later, the delegation was received bySenator Raynell Andreychuk, Chair of the Canadian Standing Senate Committee onForeign Affairs and International Trade.
At the meeting, Loi said he hoped thestrengthening of Vietnam – Canada parliamentary cooperation would deepen thetwo nations’ ties, particularly their efforts to effectively implement theCPTPP.-VNA
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