The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday, Sept. 23, edition that Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu defended proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code, claiming they will enhance transparency in employer-worker disputes. The Globe's Vanmala Subramaniam writes that the amendments include provisions allowing the minister to intervene in strikes that adversely affect the national interest. Unions are outraged by the new amendments, claiming they ignore workers' rights to withdraw their labour and increase government involvement in labour disputes. Ms. Hajdu, however, insists the reforms do not violate the Constitution. In 2024 and 2025, strikes at ports, railways and airlines prompted employers to lobby Ottawa for laws to limit strikes. The changes to the Canada Labour Code are part of the Building Canada Strong Act, a new omnibus bill aimed at expediting major project approvals and limiting supply chain disruptions. The new legislation includes a key amendment for the appointment of a "special mediator" when employers and unions face an impasse in negotiations. The mediator will assist both parties for 21 days, and if no resolution is reached, a report will be submitted to the minister and made public.