Liberals' Economic Reform Package Sparks Fears Over Workers' Rights

The Canadian government is set to introduce major economic and labour legislation, which has left labour unions on high alert.

Bill C-38 will be tabled in Parliament on Monday afternoon, with Prime Minister Mark Carney describing it as the most consequential economic legislation of this parliamentary session.

The bill aims to strengthen the economy by reviewing the Canada Labour Code and how project proposals are reviewed and approved.

Labour unions have expressed concern that the government may restrict workers' ability to strike, with the Canadian Labour Congress warning that any new restrictions on their right to strike would be unacceptable.

Unions have been critical of the government's handling of strikes in the transportation sector, including a 2025 strike by Air Canada flight attendants.