{"id":810117,"date":"2026-07-18T13:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/810117\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T13:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:12:09","slug":"ottawa-launches-second-consultation-on-federal-labour-relations-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/810117\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa launches second consultation on federal labour relations rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The federal government is launching a second round of consultations on possible changes to Canada\u2019s labour relations framework, including strike rules, collective bargaining and protections for workers.<\/p>\n<p>Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu and Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli announced the summer consultation process following an initial round of engagement held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/news\/2026\/04\/government-of-canada-launches-consultations-to-strengthen-labour-relations-and-better-support-workers.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spring 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The government says the next phase will seek additional feedback from workers, unions, employers, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders in federally regulated industries.<\/p>\n<p>Labour Code provisions under review<\/p>\n<p>The consultations will examine several areas of federal labour policy, including Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.<\/p>\n<p>That section allows the federal labour minister to take certain steps during labour disputes, including referring questions to the Canada Industrial Relations Board.<\/p>\n<p>Other issues under consideration include expedited grievance arbitration, allegations of bad-faith bargaining, the length of strike or lockout mandates and the process for establishing first collective agreements.<\/p>\n<p>The government will also seek feedback on paid medical leave, wage theft and enforcement measures.<\/p>\n<p>Related Stories:<\/p>\n<p>Written submissions accepted<\/p>\n<p>Interested workers, organizations and other parties in federally regulated sectors can submit written feedback until Aug. 2.<\/p>\n<p>The government will also hold targeted roundtable discussions with employers, unions, employee groups, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Hajdu said the second round will allow the government to examine key issues in greater detail and confirm feedback received during the first phase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese consultations will go deeper on important issues and validate earlier feedback so that our labour relations framework reflects workers\u2019 and employers\u2019 needs,\u201d Hajdu said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>Zerucelli said the process is intended to identify the tools and supports workers need in changing workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>Report to guide next steps<\/p>\n<p>Feedback from both rounds of consultation will be included in a \u201cWhat We Heard\u201d report.<\/p>\n<p>The government says the findings could help shape future policy, regulatory or legislative changes, although no specific amendments have been announced.<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa said it remains committed to protecting workers\u2019 rights, including the right to strike, while ensuring federally regulated workplaces remain fair, safe and productive.<\/p>\n<p>More than one million workers covered<\/p>\n<p>Federally regulated industries include air, rail, road and marine transportation, banking, telecommunications, postal services and courier operations.<\/p>\n<p>The federal private sector includes more than 22,000 employers and over one million workers across Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The federal government is launching a second round of consultations on possible changes to Canada\u2019s labour relations 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