ENGR 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Canada Labour Code, Professional Code Of Quebec, Charter Of The French Language
12 Feb 2018
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Professional system in canada: unique in the world (2 reasons) control over individual professionals formalized by making professional associations require a permit (statutory bodies). Each professional association derives its power to control individual professionals from this statutory standing. closed nature of the profession. individual must become a member of corresponding professional association to practice. practicing without license is illegal. Social emphasis on member responsibilities rather than rights. (professional associations: goal protect the public) Bargaining associations are groups that try to further private interest rather than public good. have more rights & demands and fewer responsibilities. (labour unions: goal further personal benefit) Professional employee is engaged in application of specialized knowledge during employment (acquired through university) & is eligible to be member of a recognized professional organization. Reports to national assembly of quebec on operations of professional system minister presents legislation & resolutions regarding professional system in national assembly.
