In the province of Quebec, interns have protections while completing an internship in the workplace.
The law grants interns rights equivalent to those provided under the act Respecting Labour Standards in regards to short-term leave, as well as psychological or sexual harassment.
Every trainee is entitled to a training environment that is free from psychological or sexual harassment.
Every trainee is entitled to leave for events that occur during the training period.
External Resources
Resources at McGill
Internships Under Federal Jurisdiction
Additionally, there are federal labour standards for interns who are working in a federally regulated workplace or industry:
All federally regulated employers are required to follow the Canada Labour Code and meet the labour standards regarding occupational health and safety, standard hours, wages, vacations and holidays.
Support and Assistance
If you have questions or concerns, you can always contact your internship advisor or contact CaPS.