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Bill will help reduce government interventions during strikes: Hajdu

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Morrison, C. (2026, September 19). Bill will help reduce government interventions during strikes: Hajdu. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/bill-will-help-reduce-government-interventions-during-strikes-hajdu/article_1e03d495-dc68-5146-8894-a1f7f878390b.html

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Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that upcoming legislation will aim to decrease government interventions during strikes by amending the Canada Labour Code. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, she emphasized that parties are better off resolving disputes themselves rather than involving the federal government through mechanisms like Section 107 of the labour code. Employers and unions currently have differing views on the level of government intervention in labour disputes.

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Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Jobs Minister, stated that the federal government will not interfere with workers’ right to strike despite considering legal changes to improve labour relations. The minister emphasized that upcoming legislation aims to reduce the number of times the government has to intervene in strikes under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. This section allows Ottawa to refer disputes to the Canada Industrial Relations Board, a measure employers and unions have differing views on. While most employers advocate for greater federal power to intervene during labour disruptions that could harm national interests, unions argue against any measures that might compromise their right to strike. Hajdu added that government intervention is a last resort and encouraged parties to resolve issues themselves at the negotiating table. The proposed amendments include introducing a special mediator role who will document arguments in acrimonious negotiations and publish reports identifying sticking points.

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OTTAWA - Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says upcoming legislation will help reduce the number of times the federal government has to intervene in strikes. asserted

government → say → strikes

Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill today, Hajdu did not provide many details about expected plans to amend the Canada Labour Code. asserted

Hajdu → speak → Code

However, she says no government wants to intervene in a strike and that parties are better off if they can solve problems themselves at the negotiating table. asserted

they → say → table

Employers and unions have disagreed strongly on the use of Section 107 of the labour code, which has been used increasingly to curb work stoppages in key industries by referring disputes to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. asserted

which → disagree → Board

Employment and Social Development Canada said in a report earlier this month that employers and unions are divided over how much power Ottawa should have to intervene in labour disputes. asserted

Ottawa → say → disputes

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his Liberal caucus in Ottawa today as MPs prepare to return to the House of Commons next week. asserted

MPs → meet → Commons

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

Bill will help reduce government interventions during strikes: Hajdu

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