Canada’s anti-scab legislation has received royal assent.
Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012 will improve labour relations, protect workers’ right to strike, limit interruptions to collective bargaining and provide greater stability to our economy during federal labour disputes, according to the federal government.
“This is one of the most seminal moments in Canadian labour history,” says Seamus O’Regan Jr., minister of labour and seniors. “Thanks to all the labour leaders, activists and workers who worked so hard over many decades to finally make this happen.”
