Canada to table major labour code review in new economic legislation
What happened
Mark Carney, leading the Liberal government, met with Jonas Gahr Støre on September 21, 2026, to discuss legislation. The government plans to table Bill C-38, titled “an Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy”. This bill includes a major review of the Canada Labour Code and consequential changes to labour laws in federally-regulated industries. Ministers Dominic LeBlanc, Steven MacKinnon, and Patty Hajdu are scheduled to present the bill after it is tabled in Parliament.
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Why it matters
Mark Carney described the upcoming bill as “the most consequential economic legislation certainly of this parliamentary session”. The review of the Canada Labour Code follows previous impactful strikes at airlines and ports. Major labour unions are skeptical, fearing the government may look to restrict workers’ abilities to strike.
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Who's involved
- Mark CarneyLeading the Liberal government and discussing the major economic legislation
- Jonas Gahr StøreMeeting with Mark Carney to coordinate policy initiatives
- Patty HajduLabour Minister scheduled to present the bill
- Dominic LeBlancMinister of Intergovernmental Affairs scheduled to present the bill
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
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Jonas Gahr Støre
Prime Minister of Norway since 2021
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