Senator David M. Wells speaks on June 11, 2026, at a press conference in Ottawa. Photo: CPAC Screen Grab

Senate report urges new law to prevent rail, port strikes

by Todd Humber June 11, 2026

written by Todd Humber June 11, 2026

The Senate Committee on Transport and Communications wants new federal laws to stop strikes and lockouts from shutting down Canada's railways and ports. The committee released its report, "Keep Canada Moving," on Thursday. It studied labour disruptions in the country's federally regulated rail and m...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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