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The government is pushing to overhaul labor laws to prevent transportation chaos, giving the labor minister emergency powers to stop strikes before they cripple airlines, trains, and ports — a move sparked by recent disruptions like the WestJet strike. While employers argue this protects the economy and trade, unions warn it’s an attack on workers’ rights, recalling past clashes including the unconstitutional Air Canada strike and the 2024 rail dispute. A potential compromise? A special mediator to speed talks — but unions remain wary of losing control over their fundamental right to strike as the government gathers public feedback on these sweeping reforms.

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