Distinguishing features of Canadian labour laws compared to those of Great Britain and the United States include: the unique feature of the delay of the work stoppage, and the decentralized control of labour relations; and constitutional protection of collective bargaining in Canada. The provinces govern most labour and employment matters. The federal government plays a role in labour regulation through the Canada Labour Code, but only for industries that are federally regulated such as telecommunications. On a smaller scale, most collective agreements are concluded between one union and one employer, rather than across an industry. March 2016