Canada Government Accused of Breaking Labour Laws

NDP Leader Avi Lewis has accused the federal government of breaking its own labour laws after it was revealed that the Bank of Canada used replacement workers during a strike by security officers. This is the first test of a law passed in 2024, which bans federally regulated workplaces from hiring replacement workers during a legal strike.

The new rules took effect last year and Lewis said the government's actions are a 'clear breach' of the law. He made the comments at a rally outside the Bank of Canada on September 23, 2026, where security guards have been on strike for nearly 100 days.