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Patty Hajdu Proposes Labour Code “Sunlight” for Bargaining

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC · How we work

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Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu announced proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code.
The reforms would add public “sunlight” to collective bargaining in federally regulated sectors.
A special mediator would document arguments and publish a report on dispute sticking points before negotiations collapse.
Labour leaders warned that other bill proposals could undermine workers’ right to strike.

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Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu announced proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code.
The reforms would add public “sunlight” to collective bargaining in federally regulated sectors.
A special mediator would document arguments and publish a report on dispute sticking points before negotiations collapse.
Labour leaders warned that other bill proposals could undermine workers’ right to strike.