Britain also refused to sign the treaty's social charter, which governs workers' rights.

It is no wonder that the right hon. Gentleman wants to support elements of the social charter being imposed here.

The social charter emphasized having common standards of social programs across Canada.

I commend his outlook to the House when we discuss issues relating to the social charter.

That is the way in which he devised his social charter when he had the ability to make policy at the Department.

An international social charter is needed that would provide minimum protection for workers and families in their home countries on a global scale.

They look forward to other assistance from Europe in respect of the social charter.

I think particularly of consultation on change, which must take place under the social charter but which has not been observed.

The Government say,' We are not having any social charter.

However, most of the other members saw the social charter as a necessary counter-balance.