Labour Realtions Answers
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1.
Consider sub-paragraphs 21(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the act. Is any one of these conditions sufficient to trigger a refusal to disclose? Or must all three be engaged to justify such a refusal?
According to all the sub-paragraphs, I can find no reason to trigger a refusal. The disclosure would not; reveal any trade secrets or release any commercial, financial, labour relations, nor release any scientific or technically related material. Would not result in any competitive harm or undue loss or gain to any organization or person. This would also not reveal any information that reveals anything in
regards to Labour relations or other person/body appointed to resolve inquiries into labour disputes or
relations. Not even all three together would justify a refusal. 2.
What Division of the act is section 21 located in? Does the title of the division give you any assistance in interpreting the term "labour relations"? What about the sheading for this section?
This is Division 2-Exceptions.
The title does not give me any assistance/direction in interpreting Labour Relations. The heading gives me some reference as to what is in the reading that follows, but not my search and questions (for my references) are not in my opinion Harmful. 3.
Navigate to the "Purpose" section of the act. What light, if any, does this shed on how we should interpret this term? Generally speaking, for my research the purpose is to prevent harm or potential harm to any person, body or government if confidential or trade secrets would be revealed. This is not the reason for my question about compensation or remunerations for consultants/lawyers, as most likely this would be considered public information.
4.
Navigate to the "Definitions" section of the Act. Where are the definitions located? Is there anything there that helps you interpret the term "labour relations"?
The definitions are located on the contents page. There is no reference to Labour Relations in the Definitions. 5.
Would it be helpful if you were able to find a definition of the term “labour relations” in other BC
statutes?
Yes, this would be most helpful. As the definitions generally speak to Section 2 (1) about the protection of privacy of individuals and to make governments more accountable.
6.
What about if you were able to find the term defined in statutes of another province? Or federal
statutes?
This may be helpful, but not set in stone. I would only be able to use these as references, not as applicable. If there was Legislative or Case Law that was part of the Appeals process Federally that occurred as a result of a case from B.C. this would be applicable. Therefore I could only reference what was from other provinces in general . 7.
Assume you can locate freedom of information statutes from each province and the federal jurisdiction. None of them contains a definition of “labour relations”. What other resource(s) might you turn to for help in defining this term? I think that I would be able to look up Union regulations, labour relations negotiations from B.C. government talks, and possibly even public opinion, but would need to be careful in referencing these areas. 8.
Based on the contextual and purposive approach to statutory interpretation, present a brief argument (three to five sentences) as to why the term "labour relations" should be interpreted in accordance with its plain meaning, thus requiring the BCMoJ to fulfil your request.
For my query, Labour relations should be interpreted and boiled down to its most basic meaning. This is most helpful for others when doing research and perhaps even for subsequent requests that fall under the act. I feel that if the term would be brought down to it’s basic understanding then
my request should not be excused. The most basic meaning would be a relationship between employees and the employer, whether it is an Governmental body or for profit business, not profit Etc. if taken to the most basic terms, there is no reason why my request would be denied. Therefore I petition the BCMoJ to reconsider my request and to define labour relations in its most basic terms of relationship between employer/employee. Thank you
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