Bill C-39 passes first vote as unions warn of labour unrest

By Anosha Khan ( October 9, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT) -- Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, has passed its first vote in the House of Commons. The bill would give ministers sweeping powers over workers’ right to strike, prompting the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) to warn that it could make labour disputes longer and more difficult to resolve....