New Bill Would Ban Replacement Workers in Federal Workplaces During Strikes, Lockouts

Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan listens to a question from a reporter in the in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Oct. 19, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new legislation introduced in the House of Commons on Nov. 9.

The bill, introduced by Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan, would fine companies $100,000 a day for every violation.