Trudeau says legislation to ban use of replacement workers during strikes for ‘free, fair bargaining’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that the government has introduced legislation to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout. “Our economy depends on employers and workers negotiating an agreement at the table in free and fair bargaining processes. That’s where we get stability for our economy. That’s where strong labour relations are fought, forged, and that’s where the best deals are made,” Trudeau said.