Mark Carney isn’t really protecting the right to strike
Labour lawyers Colleen Bauman and Mark Rowlinson argue that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Bill C-39 fails to protect the right to strike. They contend that the legislation uses misleading language to mask government overreach into labour relations.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant constitutional and political debate regarding the balance of power between the Canadian government and labour unions.
The right to strike may now be up to ministerial review.
Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events
Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Whatsapp Share on BlueSky Share on Threads Prime Minister Mark Carney’s suggestion that Bill C-39 will safeguard the right to strike is pure doublespeak, write Colleen Bauman and Mark Rowlinson.
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