Tense labour relations on the worksite and skyrocketing construction costs, a common trait among large infrastructure projects built in that period, tripled the early forecasts.
Smith said the pension bills, the labour contract and another law imposing severe fines for talking about illegal strikes have severely strained labour relations with the province.
It is responsible for managing labour relations, ensuring the protection and promotion of occupational well-being, and participating in the development of social legislation.