Transnational Futures of International Labour Law

La justice sociale dans le monde du travail

Professor Adelle Blackett's 12-week course commemorates the centenary of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

All lectures are open to the public - either in-person or online - and are accredited for 2 hours of continuing legal education.

This course is funded by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and hosted by the McGill University Faculty of Law. 

The Inaugural Session 

ILO General Director, Guy Rider, welcomed participants to the course Transnational Futures of International Labour Law during the inaugural session on January 10. 

His personalized welcome address can be heard here. 

Whither International Labour Law on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?

Ms. Gay McDougall, Vice-chairperson of the United Nation's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and formed UN Independent Expert on Minority Rights joined us on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, for an important conversation on racial discrimination in the global workplace.

Le droit international du travail devant les tribunaux nationaux et régionaux

La professeure Robin-Olivier de l'Université de la Sorbonne, l'honorable Louis Lebel, juge à la retraite de la Cour suprême du Canada et Mentor à la Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau (PETF), Mme Karen Curtis, Directrice adjointe, Département des normes internationales du travail, Bureau international du Travail, et le professeur Gilles Trudeau de l'Université de Montréal (absent de cette photo) ont discuté de l'influence du droit international du travail sur les décisions des cours canadiennes et de l'Union européenne.

Voix, Résistance et Solidarité Internationale

Le professeur émérite Arthurs, la professeure Tonia Novitz, le professeur Okafor et la professeure Adelle Blackett ont abordé la thématique de voix, résistance et solidarité internationale dans le monde du travail lors de la séance de clôture du cours, le 11 avril. 

International Labour Law in Multilateral and Regional Trade

On April 4th, Professor Joanna Langille (University of Western Ontario) and Professor Álvaro Santos (Georgetown University) discussed the evolving role of labour law in regional and multilateral trade agreements. They were joined by Ms. Corinne Vargha (Director, International Labour Standards Department NORMES, ILO) by videoconference.

Prof. Langille and Prof. Santos are shown here under the plaque commemorating the ILO's temporary headquarters at McGill University from 1940 to 1948.

La responsabilité sociale corporative, post-Rana Plaza

Mme Anne Trebilcock, anciennement Conseillère juridique et directrice du bureau des services juridiques au Bureau International du Travail, reflète sur la responsabilité sociale corporative cinq ans après la tragédie Rana Plaza lors de sa présentation le 7 février dernier. 

La professeure Poonam Puri de la Osgoode Hall Law School, ainsi que la professeure Isabelle Martin de l'Université de Montréal ont également présenté lors de cette séance. 

 

The Persisting Relevance of Early Examples of the Transnational in International Labour Law

Professor Emerita Moira McConnell of Dalhousie University and Professor Bernard Duhaime of the University of Québec in Montreal (UQAM) and Dr. Georges Politakis, Legal Adviser and Director, Office of Legal Services (JUR), International Labour Office, joined us in person and by videoconference during the January 31st session of the course. 

They are seen here with the plaque commemorating the ILO's wartime headquarters at McGill University from 1940 to 1948. 

The Relationship between Forced Labour and Decent Work in Transnational Labour Law

Professor Milman-Sivan of the University of Haifa presented her research on forced prison labour during the February 14 session of the course. 

L'aspect transnational du marché du travail informel

Le professeur Rachid Filali Meknassi, Université Mohammed V, Membre de la Commission des experts sur l’application des conventions et recommandations de l’OIT, présente sur la thématique de l'économie informelle lors de la séance du 14 mars. 

He was joined in person by Dr. Sabaa. Khan of the University of Eastern Finland and Mr. Colin Fenwick, Head of the Labour Law and Reform Unit (LABOURLAW) at the International Labour Office by videoconference.

Le droit international du travail devant les tribunaux nationaux et régionaux

L'honorable Louis Lebel, juge à la retraite de la Cour suprême du Canada et Mentor à la Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau (PETF),  reflète sur l'influence du droit international du travail sur les décisions de la Cour Suprême du Canada. 

Whither International Labour Law on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination? 

Ms. Gay McDougall, Vice-chairperson of the United Nation's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and formed UN Independent Expert on Minority Rights joined us on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, for an important conversation on racial discrimination in the global workplace. 

Whither International Labour Law on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?

The Honourable Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré, the first appointed black judge in the history of Quebec, attends the course on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and discusses with distinguished guest lecturer Ms. Gay McDougall, Vice-Chairperson of the United Nation's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The ILO Supervisory Bodies at a Crossroads

Professor Adelle Blackett, Dr. Maude Choko and Liam McHugh-Russell, D.C.L. Candidate at the European University Institute comment on Professor Emeritus Evance Kalula and Professor Julia López' presentations during the January 24 session of the course. 

Professor Kalula, Chair of the ILO Freedom of Association Committee and Professor López of Pompeu-Fabra University joined us by videoconference. 

Le droit international du travail devant les tribunaux nationaux et régionaux

L'honorable Louis Lebel, juge à la retraite de la Cour suprême du Canada et Mentor à la Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau (PETF), Mme Karen Curtis, Directrice adjointe, Département des normes internationales du travail, Bureau international du Travail, et le professeur Gilles Trudeau de l'Université de Montréal ont discuté de l'influence du droit international du travail sur les décisions des cours canadiennes et de l'Union européenne.

Whither International Labour Law on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 

Ms. Gay McDougall, Vice-Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, speaks with Julia Selman-Ayetey (D.C.L. candidate at McGill University and LLDRL member) and other members of the Montreal legal community after her lecture on March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

L'aspect transnational du marché du travail informel

Le professeur Rachid Filali Meknassi, Université Mohammed V, Membre de la Commission des experts sur l’application des conventions et recommandations de l’OIT, présente sur la thématique de l'économie informelle lors de la séance du 14 mars.

He was joined in person by Dr. Sabaa. Khan of the University of Eastern Finland and Mr. Colin Fenwick, Head of the Labour Law and Reform Unit (LABOURLAW) at the International Labour Office by videoconference.

The Relationship between Forced Labour and Decent Work in Transnational Labour Law 

Professor Faina Milman-Sivan of the University of Haifa discussed the international labour law in the context of prison labour during the February 14 session of the course. 

Whither International Labour Law on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Ms. Gay McDougall, Vice-Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, speaks with Balarama Holness (LL.B - B.C.L. candidate at McGill University) and other members of the Montreal legal community after her lecture on March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.