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Canadian employers seek powers to preemptively limit strikes affecting airlines, rail and ports

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Employers are pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to let the labor minister restrict planned strike action before it begins when it threatens the national public interest. Unions strongly oppose the proposal, which is being considered as part of Canada’s Labor Code review.

Discovered 2026-08-04T10:15:45.560291-07:00 | 2026-08-04T10:15:45.560291-07:00

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  • A change allowing preemptive strike limits could materially alter labor negotiations and operational continuity for Canadian airlines and other critical transport sectors.
  • The proposal places the government between employers seeking protection from disruptive work stoppages and unions defending the right to strike, making the Labor Code review a consequential policy process for the industry.

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