Final report of the Federal Labour Standards Review, commissioned to help modernize Part III of the Canada Labour Code.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- New economy, a changing society and a renewed agenda for labour standards -- Setting the bar: what labour standards are appropriate for the federal jurisdiction? -- Reach of labour standards legislation -- Employment contract: clear understandings and fair dealing -- Rights and respect -- Control over time -- Termination of the employment contract -- Compliance -- Workers most in need of protection -- Labour standards in a dynamic economy -- Mandate of the commisson -- Appendices.

Commissioner Harry Arthurs was appointed by the Minister of Labour in October 2004 to review Part III of the Canada Labour Code. Part III establishes labour standards for workers employed in federally regulated enterprises. It is administered by the Labour Program of the Department of Human Resources and Social Development.