Canadian HR groups plan to urge Ottawa to curb labour minister's power to end strikes under Bill C-39
Key points
- The CRHA and CPHR Canada filed a joint brief proposing eight amendments to Part 3 of Bill C-39
- They want tighter limits on the labour minister's section 107 power to end strikes and lockouts
- The bill passed Second Reading on Oct. 8 and covers about 1,020,000 federally regulated workers
The Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés du Québec (CRHA) and CPHR Canada filed a joint brief with a House of Commons committee proposing eight amendments to Part 3 of Bill C-39. They want tighter limits on the labour minister's section 107 power to end strikes and lockouts. The bill, which passed Second Reading on Oct. 8, covers about 1,020,000 federally regulated workers. For reference only; this is not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Monitor amendments to Bill C-39 and review strike and lockout contingency plans for federally regulated operations
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Federally regulated employers (such as banks, transportation, telecommunications and Crown corporations)
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Original report: Canadian HR Reporter ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.