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Alberta’s opposition parties joined forces Tuesday to demand the government “extend and enhance” its review of labour legislation.

The deadline for the consultation is midnight Tuesday, and Wildrose MLA Glenn van Dijken said the review is “causing dread and uncertainty across Alberta.”

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Van Dijken stressed that the opposition parties weren’t making policy proposals about what should change in the labour relations and employment standards code, but were simply calling for a more thorough consultation.

The opposition parties have been hammering the NDP government in question period about the review since the spring session kicked off in March, demanding more consultation with business and warning about changes to the labour relations code that will benefit unions.

On Tuesday afternoon, Labour Minister Christina Gray said she had no timeline yet on when Albertans may see legislation, but refused to extend the consultation period.