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List of Federally Regulated Employers and Workplaces in Canada (2025 Guide)

June 1, 2025

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Only about 6% of employees in Canada work in federally regulated industries. These employees aren’t covered by provincial laws — instead, they’re protected by the Canada Labour Code (CLC).

This guide explains what a federally regulated workplace is, which industries fall under federal jurisdiction, and provides a current list of employers regulated by federal law.

🔍 Fast Fact: If you work for a bank, airline, or telecom company—even if it only operates in one province—you are likely federally regulated.

What Is a Federally Regulated Workplace in Canada?

A federally regulated workplace is governed by Canada’s federal laws, primarily the CLC. This law sets out the rights and obligations for employees and employers in industries under federal jurisdiction, including rules about wages, hours of work, health and safety, vacations, and severance pay.

How Many Canadians Work in Federally Regulated Industries?

Roughly 6% of the workforce in Canada is federally regulated. The majority of employees in Canada fall under provincial legislation – such as Ontario’s Employment Standards Act or Alberta’s Employment Standards Code.

Federally regulated employees typically work in the following sectors:

Banking (e.g., TD Bank, RBC)
Air transportation and airports (e.g., Air Canada, WestJet)
Telecommunications and broadcasting (e.g., Rogers, Bell Media)
Railways and trucking that crosses provincial or national borders
Marine shipping, ports, and ferries
Postal and courier services (e.g., Canada Post, Purolator)
Federal Crown corporations and First Nations band councils

How Do I Know If My Employer Is Federally Regulated?

If your job involves interprovincial or international operations, or your employer is in one of the federally listed industries, you’re likely covered by the Canada Labour Code. A helpful indicator is whether your employer appears on the Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP) list, which tracks federally regulated companies with 100 or more employees.

You can also check our guide to severance for federally regulated employees or speak with one of our employment lawyers to confirm your rights.

Complete A–Z List of Federally Regulated Employers (LEEP – 2025)

No official government department publishes a complete, regularly updated list of federally regulated employers. However, under the Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP), the federal government tracks federally regulated employers with more than 100 employees. Below is the most current A–Z list based on that data.

A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I – J – K – L – M – N – O – P – Q – R – S – T – U – V – W – X – Y – Z

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A.J. Bus Lines Ltd.
A.S.P. Incorporated
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
Acadia Broadcasting Limited
Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Accessible Media Inc.
Acklands – Grainger Inc.
ADM Agri-Industries Ltd.
Administration portuaire de Montréal
Aéroport de Québec Inc.
Aéroports de Montréal
Aevitas Inc.
Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd.
Agri-Marché Inc.
Agris Co-operative Ltd.
Air Canada
Air Canada Rouge LP
Air Creebec Inc.
Air Inuit Ltd/Ltée
Air North Charter & Training Ltd.
Air Tindi Ltd
Air Transat Inc.
Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited
Airport Terminal Services Canadian Co.
AirSprint Inc.
AJW Technique Inc.
Algoma Central Corporation
All-Can Express
Alliance Pulse Processors
Allstream Business Inc.
Alpine Aerotech LP
Alpine Helicopters Inc.
American Airlines, Inc.
Amex Bank of Canada
Andy Transport Inc.
Apex Motor Express Inc.
Apps Cargo Terminals Inc.
Aptum Technologies (Canada) Inc.
Ardent Mills Armour Transport Inc.
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
ASL Distribution Services Ltd.
Association des employeurs maritimes
AT&T Global Services Canada Co.
Atco Structures & Logistics
ATI Telecom International Co.
Atlantic Towing Limited
ATS Andlauer Transportation Services LP
ATS Services Ltd.
Autobus Campeau Inc.
Autobus Idéal Inc.
Avianor Inc.
Avmax Group Inc.
Ayr Motor Express Inc.

What Is a Federally Regulated Workplace in Canada?

How Many Canadians Work in Federally Regulated Industries?

How Do I Know If My Employer Is Federally Regulated?

Complete A–Z List of Federally Regulated Employers (LEEP – 2025)

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FAQs About Federally Regulated Employers in Canada

1. What Is a Federally Regulated Workplace in Canada?

2. How Do I Know If My Employer is Federally Regulated?

3. How Many Canadians Work for Federally Regulated Companies?

4. What Rights Do Federally Regulated Employees Have?

5. Do Federally Regulated Employees Get Severance Pay?

6. Are Grocery Stores Federally Regulated?

7. Are Hospitals Federally Regulated?

8. Are Banks Federally Regulated?

9. Are Universities Federally Regulated?

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