‘Anti-Scab’ Law Could Wreak Havoc on Telecom Networks During Strikes, Industry Warns

‘Anti-Scab’ Law Could Wreak Havoc on Telecom Networks During Strikes, Industry Warns
People use electronics outside a coffee shop in Toronto amid a nationwide Rogers outage, affecting many of the telecommunication company's services, July 8, 2022. The Canadian Press/Cole Burston
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The industry representing Canadian telecommunications carriers and manufacturers is warning that new “anti-scab” legislation could leave Canadians in the dark if a network goes down during a labour stoppage.

Bill C-58, which received royal assent last month, bans federally regulated workplaces from bringing in replacement workers during a legal strike.