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Conservatives pledge worker protections for Bill C-39
Conservatives vow to amend Liberal bill to safeguard workers' rights in major infrastructure project law.
In brief
Conservatives vow to amend Liberal bill to safeguard workers' rights in major infrastructure project law. Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre promises amendments to Bill C-39 to protect workers' rights and jobs as the bill passes second reading with Conservative support. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Conservative leader pledges worker protections
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party will add amendments to protect workers, their jobs, and rights in the Liberal government's major projects bill.
“We will be putting forward amendments, to protect workers, their jobs, their rights and the working-class people who build this country”
Bill C-39 passes second reading
Bill C-39, titled Building Canada Strong Act, makes regulatory and environmental changes with a one-year timeline for major projects.
Labour code amendments under review
The bill changes Canada Labour Code rules for collective bargaining and gives labour minister 'guardrails' to end lockouts or strikes.
Opposition and union concerns
Labour unions say the bill threatens workers' right to strike, while government claims it increases transparency for labour minister's actions.
The big picture
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre promises amendments to Bill C-39 to protect workers' rights and jobs as the bill passes second reading with Conservative support.
