Canada: bill tabled to ban replacement of workers on strike

On 9 November, the Canadian government tabled a bill in the House of Commons prohibiting employers from using replacement workers during strikes or lockouts. Fines of up to $100,000 per day could be imposed for non-compliance. However, exceptions are made for emergency situations involving personal safety, property damage or serious environmental damage that could not otherwise be managed. “We prohibit the use of replacement workers because we believe in collective bargaining. Our economy...