F-5 - Act respecting workforce vocational training and qualification

Section 1 Disposition versions

2003-05-01

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  (paragraph repealed);

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  (paragraph repealed);

(o.2)  (paragraph repealed);

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  (paragraph repealed);

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23; 1997, c. 63, s. 107; 1998, c. 46, s. 60; 2001, c. 44, s. 30; 2002, c. 80, s. 82.

2001-12-11

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  (paragraph repealed);

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the region covered by a regional council of labour market partners established under section 37 of the Act respecting the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale and establishing the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (chapter M-15.001);

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23; 1997, c. 63, s. 107; 1998, c. 46, s. 60; 2001, c. 44, s. 30.

1998-09-08

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  (paragraph repealed);

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment and Solidarity, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the region covered by a regional council of labour market partners established under section 37 of the Act respecting the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité and establishing the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (chapter M-15.001);

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23; 1997, c. 63, s. 107; 1998, c. 46, s. 60.

1998-04-01

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment and Solidarity, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the region covered by a regional council of labour market partners established under section 37 of the Act respecting the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité and establishing the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (chapter M-15.001);

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23; 1997, c. 63, s. 107.

1997-12-17

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under section 1 of the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre (chapter S-22.001), in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister or by the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre, as the case may be, attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment and Solidarity, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the region covered by a regional council of labour market partners established under section 37 of the Act respecting the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité and establishing the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (chapter M-15.001);

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23; 1997, c. 63, s. 107.

1997-06-25

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under section 1 of the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre (chapter S-22.001), in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister or by the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre, as the case may be, attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment and Solidarity, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a Société régionale de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23; 1997, c. 63, s. 107.

1996-06-20

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under section 1 of the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre (chapter S-22.001), in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister or by the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre, as the case may be, attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the minister designated by the Government, except where another minister is designated in a provision;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a Société régionale de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43; 1996, c. 29, s. 23.

1994-06-17

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least 16 years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Ministère de l’Emploi or of the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under section 1 of the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre (chapter S-22.001), as the case may be, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Minister or by the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre, as the case may be, attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this Act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Employment;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a Société régionale de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55; 1994, c. 12, s. 43.

1993-04-01

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre, de la Sécurité du revenu et de la Formation professionnelle in accordance with the regulations made under this Act or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  (paragraph repealed);

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre, de la Sécurité du revenu et de la Formation professionnelle attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  (paragraph repealed);

(h)  (paragraph repealed);

(i)  (paragraph repealed);

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Manpower, Income Security and Vocational Training;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a Société régionale de développement de la main-d’oeuvre established under the Act respecting the Société québécoise de développement de la main-d’oeuvre (chapter S-22.001);

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81; 1992, c. 44, s. 55.

1992-09-01

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre, de la Sécurité du revenu et de la Formation professionnelle in accordance with the regulations made under this Act or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre, de la Sécurité du revenu et de la Formation professionnelle attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Minister, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Minister on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Manpower, Income Security and Vocational Training;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19; 1992, c. 44, s. 81.

1988-06-17

1. In this Act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu in accordance with the regulations made under this Act or enrolled in accordance with a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this Act or a certificate issued under a program established pursuant to Chapter II.1;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Minister, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Minister on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Manpower and Income Security;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this Act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57; 1988, c. 35, s. 19.

1982-12-16

1. In this act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at an office of the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this act;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Minister, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Minister on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  (paragraph repealed);

(l)  (paragraph repealed);

(m)  (paragraph repealed);

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Manpower and Income Security;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34; 1982, c. 53, s. 32, s. 57.

1981-06-18

1. In this act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at a manpower centre of Québec in accordance with the regulations made under this act, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  “manpower centre” : any office of the Manpower Branch;

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère du Travail, de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this act;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Manpower Branch, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Manpower Branch on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  “general director” : the officer of the Ministère du Travail, de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu in charge of the Manpower Branch;

(l)  “regional director” : the officer of the Ministère du Travail, de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu representing the Manpower Branch in any region;

(m)  “Manpower Branch” : the Direction générale de la main-d’oeuvre of the Ministère du Travail, de la Main-d’oeuvre et de la Sécurité du revenu established by order in council to promote and apply manpower policy;

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Labour, Manpower and Income Security;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12; 1981, c. 9, s. 34.

1980-04-10

1. In this act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at a manpower centre of Québec in accordance with the regulations made under this act, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  “manpower centre” : any office of the Manpower Branch;

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this act;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Manpower Branch, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Manpower Branch on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  “general director” : the officer of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre in charge of the Manpower Branch;

(l)  “regional director” : the officer of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre representing the Manpower Branch in any region;

(m)  “Manpower Branch” : the Direction générale de la main-d’oeuvre of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre established by order in council to promote and apply manpower policy;

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(o.1)  “dismissal” : the termination of employment by the employer, including a layoff;

(o.2)  “collective dismissal” : a dismissal involving not fewer than 10 employees in the course of two consecutive months;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29; 1980, c. 5, s. 12.

1979-12-12

1. In this act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at a manpower centre of Québec in accordance with the regulations made under this act, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  “manpower centre” : any office of the Manpower Branch;

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this act;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Manpower Branch, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Manpower Branch on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  “general director” : the officer of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre in charge of the Manpower Branch;

(l)  “regional director” : the officer of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre representing the Manpower Branch in any region;

(m)  “Manpower Branch” : the Direction générale de la main-d’oeuvre of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre established by order in council to promote and apply manpower policy;

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this act;

(t)  “skilled tradesman” : a natural person who, operating on his own account, carries on a trade or vocation.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 2, s. 29.

1977-12-31

1. In this act, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “adult” : a person on the labour market who is at least sixteen years of age;

(b)  “apprentice” : an adult enrolled at a manpower centre of Québec in accordance with the regulations made under this act, for the purpose of learning a trade or vocation in accordance with a program approved by the Minister;

(c)  “apprenticeship” : a method of vocational training the program of which is intended to qualify an apprentice and includes a period of practical training with an employer and, generally, courses in relevant technical and vocational subjects;

(d)  “vocational training centre” : all of the buildings, facilities and equipment used for technical and vocational training, the administration of which is entrusted to a commission;

(e)  “manpower centre” : any office of the Manpower Branch;

(f)  “certificate of qualification” : a certificate issued by the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre attesting to the level of qualification acquired in a trade or vocation the carrying on of which is regulated under this act;

(g)  “regional advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees from the economic sectors of a region, for the purpose of appointing the persons who are to be members of the bodies contemplated in sections 2 and 10 which are entrusted with advising the Manpower Branch, particularly on vocational training requirements and the requirements of manpower in such region;

(h)  “provincial advisory committee” : a committee established by the Minister, consisting of representatives of employers and employees chosen from among the members of the commissions and representing all the economic sectors, to advise the Manpower Branch on all matters respecting the vocational training and qualification of manpower;

(i)  “commission” : a body incorporated under sections 2 to 6;

(j)  “council of arbitration” : a body established under this act for the purpose of settling conflicts of jurisdiction respecting the carrying on of a trade or vocation;

(k)  “general director” : the officer of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre in charge of the Manpower Branch;

(l)  “regional director” : the officer of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre representing the Manpower Branch in any region;

(m)  “Manpower Branch” : the Direction générale de la main-d’oeuvre of the Ministère du travail et de la main-d’oeuvre established by order in council to promote and apply manpower policy;

(n)  “vocational training” : training the purpose of which is to enable any adult to acquire the competence required to carry on a trade or vocation;

(o)  “examining board” : a body established under this act for the purpose of assessing the vocational qualifications of adults in a trade or vocation;

(p)  “Minister” : the Minister of Labour and Manpower;

(q)  “vocation” : any given occupation, whether a trade or a function, by which a person may earn his livelihood;

(r)  “region” : the territory served by a commission;

(s)  “regulation” : a regulation made under section 30 of this act.

1969, c. 51, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14.