Jean Boulet
Jean Boulet is a Canadian politician and member of the Coalition Avenir Québec party, serving as the Minister of Labour in the Quebec government. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving labor relations and workplace regulations within the province. In 2024, he was in the news for tabling a controversial bill intended to limit the duration of strikes and lockouts, a move that has sparked criticism from labor unions who view it as an infringement on workers' rights.
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Labour Minister Jean Boulet tables legislation that would grant the provincial government greater power to intervene and end strikes.
Montreal transit workers suspend strike as government tables new labour bill
Canada· 2025-11-12
Labour Minister Jean Boulet said Tuesday he wants the ability to limit pressure tactics by workers of the Montreal transit agency.
Quebec to table bill giving government power to end labour disputesCanada· 2025-11-12
Labour Minister Jean Boulet said Wednesday on social media that the mediator will be tasked with easing tensions between both sides and restoring a dialogue 'conducive to negotiations.'
Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third dayCanada· 2025-06-12
Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet expressed sadness over the death of a worker in the collapse.
One worker dead, two injured after collapse at construction site north of MontrealCanada· 2025-05-20
Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet has tabled a new bill to limit the duration of strikes and lockouts.
Quebec tables bill to limit the duration of strikes and lockoutsCanada· 2025-02-19