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Canada’s Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is reviewing controversial Labour Code Section 107, which allows the government to intervene in stalled union negotiations — a tool recently used to force Air Canada flight attendants back to work. While acknowledging the need for guardrails in rare, high-stakes disputes (about 5% of cases), Hajdu also hears calls from unions for reforms to better support first-time contract negotiations. Though some fear the review could undermine strike rights — which Hajdu insists are protected by the Charter — she reaffirms that strong workers and strong economy go hand in hand. A Senate report urges Canada to prevent future labor disruptions that damage its global business reputation, but Hajdu counters that economic stability rests on workers’ wages and benefits. No timeline yet for new legislation — consultations are ongoing.

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