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“Paul’s vigorous defence and promotion of labour rights throughout his career has not only resulted in greater workplace protection for Canada’s most vulnerable workers, but has also led to a greater awareness amongst Canadians that labour rights are human rights.”
Ottawa (22 July 2013) — Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights (CFLR) Board Member, Paul Cavalluzzo, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. The appointment, awarded by the Governor General of Canada, is in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Strong advocate and advisor on the constitution and other serious social policy issues
Cavalluzzo is one of Canada's leading constitutional and labour lawyers. He is a senior partner with Cavalluzzo, Hayes, Shilton, McIntrye & Cornish LLP. He has represented several unions at the Supreme Court of Canada. One of his most noted cases was when he acted as legal counsel in a series of Charter challenges brought by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada in the continuing struggle to overturn Ontario's ban on farm unions.
During his distinguished 40 year legal career, Cavalluzzo has been a strong advocate and advisor on a host of legal and public policy issues impacting on the lives of Canadians. He has served as counsel on several public inquiries including the Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar, the Walkerton Inquiry, the Air India Inquiry and the Inquiry into Pediatric Forensic Pathology in Ontario.
Cavalluzzo's work has led to significant policy and legislative changes in favour of the public interest and rights of Canadians
Cavalluzzo played a significant role in the development of the recommendations emanating from these public inquiries. In each case, the recommendations led to significant changes in public policy and legislation resulting in greater protection of both the public interest and the fundamental rights of Canadians.
National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) National President James Clancy noted the significant role Cavalluzzo played in helping establish CFLR and his lifetime commitment to advancing labour rights.
NUPGE thanks Cavalluzzo for his contribution to the labour rights movement
“Paul’s vigorous defence and promotion of labour rights throughout his career has not only resulted in greater workplace protection for Canada’s most vulnerable workers, but has also led to a greater awareness amongst Canadians that labour rights are human rights. His appointment to the Order of Canada is a well-deserved achievement and on behalf of NUPGE, I congratulate him.”
CFLR is a national voice devoted to promoting labour rights as an important means to strengthening democracy, equality and economic justice here in Canada and internationally. CFLR was established and is sponsored by NUPGE.
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