The Aporia · FETCO Statement on Canada Labour Code Changes

FETCO, representing federally regulated employers in transportation and communications, commented on proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code through Bill C-39, introduced on September 22, 2026. The bill aims to address gaps in labour relations that can harm the national interest by causing economic and social damage during critical sector disruptions. FETCO highlights positive aspects such as the introduction of a Special Mediator for transparent bargaining processes and provisions for early bargaining and post-bargaining mediation. Additionally, employers in the longshoring industry will benefit from new rights to apply for geographic certification, enhancing clarity in the bargaining process.

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Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Jobs Minister, stated that the federal government will not interfere with workers’ right to strike despite considering legal changes to improve labour relations. The minister emphasized that upcoming legislation aims to reduce the number of times the government has to intervene in strikes under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. This section allows Ottawa to refer disputes to the Canada Industrial Relations Board, a measure employers and unions have differing views on. While most employers advocate for greater federal power to intervene during labour disruptions that could harm national interests, unions argue against any measures that might compromise their right to strike. Hajdu added that government intervention is a last resort and encouraged parties to resolve issues themselves at the negotiating table. The proposed amendments include introducing a special mediator role who will document arguments in acrimonious negotiations and publish reports identifying sticking points.

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“Article A discusses sources reporting on expected government plans, while Article B provides a statement from FETCO regarding the actual legislation introduced (Bill C-39). They describe different stages of the same general topic but not the same specific event.”

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“Both articles refer to the tabling of new legislation by Prime Minister Carney's government aimed at overhauling environmental and labour rules, with the second article specifically mentioning the proposed Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39) introduced in response to the first article's legislative effort.”

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The introduction of Bill C-39 recognizes that there are gaps in Canada’s labour relations framework and that the national interest can be harmed by significant economic and social damage caused by labour disruptions in critical sectors.

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🔮 And the revised language that gives employers in the longshoring industry the right to apply for a geographic certification will provide greater certainty to the bargaining process.

2026-09-23 · Toronto Star

FETCO Statement on Canada Labour Code Changes · assertive framing

FETCO (Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications) acknowledges the direction established in the proposed Building Canada Strong Act, as it relates to changes to the Canada Labour Code. asserted

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The introduction of Bill C-39 recognizes that there are gaps in Canada’s labour relations framework and that the national interest can be harmed by significant economic and social damage caused by labour disruptions in critical sectors. asserted

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The introduction of a Special Mediator should encourage more productive collective bargaining through public transparency and accountability. asserted

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A special focus on mandatory early bargaining and post-bargaining mediation in situations where conflict had previously occurred is a practical improvement. asserted

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And the revised language that gives employers in the longshoring industry the right to apply for a geographic certification will provide greater certainty to the bargaining process. asserted

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