Bill C-39 brings major changes to federal labour law, from new inspectors to reformed collective bargaining rules
The federal government has tabled sweeping amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) as part of landmark legislation introduced in Ottawa on Thursday, targeting collective bargaining reform, expanded workplace safety enforcement, and a crackdown on worker misclassification.
The changes form the "Canada Strong for All" pillar of Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act – the federal government's most ambitious legislative package in a generation. Alongside reforms to infrastructure approvals and transportation corridors, the bill proposes significant changes to how federally regulated employers and unions resolve disputes, and what protections apply to approximately one million private-sector employees across Canada, according to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The proposed CLC amendments are designed to help parties reach negotiated agreements earlier, with the goal of reducing costly labour disruptions while preserving fundamental worker rights, according to the government. The bill explicitly protects the right to strike – a central concern raised by labour groups throughout months of consultations – and proposes creating a new special mediator role to support negotiations before they reach an impasse.
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