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Liberals expected to shake up labour code with new economic bill

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Lord, C. (2026, September 21). Liberals expected to shake up labour code with new economic bill. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/liberals-expected-to-shake-up-labour-code-with-new-economic-bill/article_3302751a-45f1-5ac7-b500-0f9da2d43362.html

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The Liberal government is set to introduce the Building Canada Strong Act during the fall session of Parliament, which starts today in Ottawa. The act includes changes to the Canada Labour Code that could affect workers' rights and allow the federal government more authority to intervene in strikes when deemed necessary for national economic interests. Despite labour leaders' concerns about potential weakening of worker protections, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asserts that the aim is to minimize governmental interference while streamlining project reviews across Canada.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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The Liberal government is expected to unveil new legislation today with major implications for labour relations in Canada. asserted

government → expect → Canada

The Building Canada Strong Act will be one of the first pieces of legislation Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government introduces in the fall session of Parliament, which starts today. asserted

which → introduce → Parliament

In addition to streamlining rules for project reviews across the country, the act is expected to propose changes to the Canada Labour Code. asserted

act → streamline → Code

Labour leaders are worried the legislation could weaken workers’ rights and codify powers allowing the federal government to quash strikes when the national economic interest is at stake. uncertain

interest → worry → stake

The federal government has regularly used Section 107 of the labour code to end strikes at railways and ports and in other key sectors in recent years. asserted

government → use → years

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has vowed that Ottawa won’t interfere with workers’ rights to strike or bargain and says the changes are intended to reduce the number of times the government intervenes in labour negotiations. asserted

government → vow → negotiations

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 21, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

Liberals expected to shake up labour code with new economic bill

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