Canada Moves to Ban Non-Competes at Banks, Other Workplaces

The Canadian government will propose legal changes to ban non-compete agreements in employment contracts at federally regulated workplaces, including banks.

The move, which aims to boost labor mobility, was announced Monday as part of a suite of measures aimed at workers that will be in the upcoming federal budget on Nov. 4. The government will launch consultations on the proposed legislative changes early next year.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the planned amendments to the Canada Labour Code. In a news release, the government said the changes will “empower workers to move more freely to a higher-paying career or start ...