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During question period on labour matters, members discussed Bill C-39, which changes the Canada Labour Code to support collective bargaining. Liberals said the bill gives employers and unions more time to negotiate, earlier access to dispute-resolution help, and new tools like mediation, while preserving the right to strike and keeping government involvement as a last resort. A Liberal member asked the minister to explain how the bill protects workers’ rights, supports better bargaining outcomes, and limits government intervention to cases where it is truly needed.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Wade Chang

Liberal

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“I want the minister to explain how this bill protects workers' rights, helps workers and employers negotiate better deals, and keeps the government from stepping in unless it truly has to.”
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Mr. Speaker, workers and unions in my riding have emphasized the importance of protecting workers’ rights and ensuring their voices are heard at the bargaining table. Our government shares this commitment and believes meaningful collective bargaining leads to better agreements. This is why we are giving workers and employers more time to negotiate and greater support to resolve disputes. Could the minister explain how Bill C-39 will protect workers’ rights, strengthen collective bargaining and ensure government intervention is reserved for exceptional circumstances?

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Anna Gainey

Liberal
“I want the House to pass this bill. It helps employers and unions reach agreements by giving them more time to talk and earlier help with disputes. It keeps the right to strike and makes sure the government only steps in as a last resort.”
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Mr. Speaker, our government believes that the best agreements are reached at the bargaining table. Bill C-39 strengthens the bargaining process by providing employers and unions with more time to negotiate, earlier access to dispute resolution tools and additional support to help the parties reach agreements before disputes escalate. At the same time, the bill preserves the fundamental right to strike while introducing important guardrails around the use of section 107, ensuring that government intervention remains exactly what it should be: rare, exceptional, transparent and a measure of last resort.

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