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Carney’s Moves on Labour and Environment Could Create an Opening for the Opposition
The bill would let Ottawa pre-approve projects in national interest zones and give the labour minister new powers to stop strikes, critics say.
- Bill C-39, the "Building Canada Strong Act," proposes granting the government new powers to fast-track major infrastructure projects and end labour disputes in federally regulated industries.
- Labour critics argue the "national interest" trigger grants Ottawa excessive power to quash strikes, though Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu claims guardrails exist; CUPE announced last week it will defy the bill if passed without amendment.
- Conservative labour critic Kyle Seeback denounced the government's "unprecedented" use of Section 107, saying "They've made such a mess of labor relations in this country," while former NDP national director Matthew Green pledged the party would stand "shoulder to shoulder" with striking workers.
- Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl noted some "lifelong Liberals" feel alienated by the government's environmental policies; Green sees an opening to capture this support, pointing to recent byelection gains in Toronto and Montreal.
- Former NDP strategist Jordan Leichnitz advised the party to focus criticism on local issues rather than defend the status quo, cautioning that the bill includes measures unions support, such as wage-theft prevention.
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The Toronto Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Carney’s moves on labour and environment could create an opening for the opposition
OTTAWA - The Liberals may be riding high in the polls now, but their opponents say Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy for boosting growth offers them unexpected opportunities for political
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+15 Reposted by 15 other sources
Carney's moves on labour and environment could create an opening for the opposition
OTTAWA - The Liberals may be riding high in the polls now, but their opponents say Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy for boosting growth offers them unexpected opportunities for political gain.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution68% Left
Bias Distribution
- 68% of the sources lean Left
68% Left
L 68%
C 32%
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