Labour Ministers Meet Geneva ILO Conference Discussing Asia-Pacific, Canada Mobility

At the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, high-level discussions emphasized enhancing labour mobility, workers' rights, and sustainable development across regions. Canada announced the One Canadian Economy Bill to remove internal trade barriers by recognizing provincial and territorial licenses federally, aiming to create a unified and resilient workforce. Bangladesh highlighted progress in amending labour laws, simplifying trade union registration, and prioritizing youth employment under the leadership of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, while calling for regional cooperation to tackle informal employment and climate challenges. Qatar showcased its legislative reforms and initiatives aligning with its National Vision 2030 to improve workers' rights and foster innovation, emphasizing international partnerships. Qatar's Minister of Labour also held strategic bilateral talks with counterparts from Malaysia and Botswana to strengthen cooperation in the labour sector. The conference underscored the critical need for collective action to build inclusive and sustainable labour markets globally.