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A bill to remove the Labour Minister's power to intervene in labour disputes, such as by referring questions to the Canada Industrial Relations Board or directing the Board to take certain measures. The NDP accused the Liberals of having a poor track record on workers' rights and forcing mostly women back to unpaid work. The Conservatives agreed the Liberals have misused this power, but questioned why the NDP never called for its repeal under the previous Conservative government. The Bloc Québécois stated the right to strike is a fundamental right protected by freedom of association.

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