Labour bill will test limits of Ottawa’s power to quash strikes: experts

Ottawa's Liberal government has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, which aims to streamline project approvals and modify the Canada Labour Code. The most significant change relates to Section 107, which allows the federal government to intervene in collective bargaining to maintain industrial peace in certain sectors.

Critics argue the revised Section 107 may grant the government additional powers to end strikes, which will likely face Charter challenges. The government insists these changes only clarify the minister's existing authority without expanding it.