The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act (, sometimes called the "Sustainable Jobs Act, ") is an act of the Parliament of Canada relating to the development of an environmentally sustainable economy through assisting those currently employed in fossil fuel extraction industries through a "just transition". Background. Many oil and gas workers are resistant to transitioning to a new job in a sustainable industry. According to the Royal Bank of Canada, as of 2023, a net zero emissions economy could create 400,000 jobs by 2030. Provisions. The act requires the creation of a collection of policy programs aimed at ensuring all Canadians have access and oppurtunity to employment in a sustainable industry. The act is similiar to the "Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act" in that the act includes structures, guidelines and accountability mechanisms for oversight of the implementation of the act. The act establishes the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council and requires the federal government publishing a "sustainable jobs plan" every 5 years. Reception. The legislation was praised by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Leader of the Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, described the legislation as the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, attempting to "impose a global woke agenda on Canadians". The Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, called the legislation a threat to the oil and gas industry in the province.