Politics · Canada · 1 hr ago
Canadian unions form war room to oppose Carney's Bill C-39
Canadian union leaders are organizing to oppose Bill C-39, a major projects bill introduced by the federal government.
They announced a “war room” in Ottawa to coordinate their response.
The bill would change Section 107 of the Canadian Labour Code, which the government has used to end work stoppages at ports, railways, Canada Post and airlines.
Unions say the changes could undermine workers’ constitutional right to strike.
They warn the bill could lead to years of labour conflict and costly court challenges.
The legislation also expands fast-tracking for major projects, with critics saying it could weaken environmental and Indigenous rights protections.
The unions say they will coordinate their campaign against the bill, but no further steps are specified.
Canadian labour union leaders said they would set up a “war room” to coordinate opposition to the federal government’s Bill C-39.
The unions argue that the bill’s changes to the Canada Labour Code could undermine workers’ constitutional right to strike.
The bill also expands the use of fast-tracked designations for major projects and regions, according to the Guardian.
The Guardian says the government’s stated economic agenda is to advance major projects and strengthen Canada’s economy.
- Who
- Canadian labour union leaders, including Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske.
- What
- They announced a “war room” to coordinate opposition to Bill C-39, which they say risks undermining workers’ right to strike.
- When
- Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Ottawa, Canada.
- Why
- The unions oppose changes to Section 107 of the Canadian Labour Code, warning they could lead to labour conflict and constitutional challenges.
Canadian labour unions
Federal government
Bill C-39's labour provisions
Canadian labour unions
The changes risk undermining workers’ constitutional right to strike and triggering years of labour conflict and costly constitutional challenges.
Federal government
The bill is presented as part of an economic agenda to advance major projects and strengthen Canada’s economy.
Bill C-39 was introduced by the transport minister and House leader, Steven MacKinnon.
Canadian labour union leaders announced plans to set up a “war room” to oppose the bill.
- Bill
- C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act
- Introduced
- 21 September
- Union response announced
- 29 October 2026
- Location of announcement
- Ottawa
- Union leader
- Bea Bruske, Canadian Labour Congress president
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What people are saying
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