C-247An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on October 6, 2025
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since October 6, 2025
What it does
Repeals a Canada Labour Code section that lets the Minister of Labour act to help settle industrial disputes.
What it does
- Repeals section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.
- Removes the Minister of Labour's power to take measures to promote settlement of an industrial dispute or difference.
- Removes the Minister's power to refer a question to the Canada Industrial Relations Board or direct the Board to take any measure the Minister considers necessary.
Who it affects
- Federal workers and employers
- The Minister of Labour
- Canada Industrial Relations Board
Background
Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code is the part being repealed. It is the section that gives the Minister of Labour the powers described in the bill summary.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
LiberalKevin Lamoureux· May 27, 2026
“I took a look at what is being suggested in Bill C-247 and I posed a question. I believe it was a legitimate question.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caConservativeKyle Seeback· May 27, 2026
“I am very happy to speak to this private member's bill, which I believe is exceptionally well intentioned. This is a private member's bill that has been designed due to the malfeasance of the Liberal government.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caBlocAndréanne Larouche· May 27, 2026
“I will begin by explaining a little more about what the bill would change. I will then provide some numbers.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caNDPLeah Gazan· May 27, 2026
“I would like to begin by expressing on behalf of the NDP our deepest gratitude to all the workers, unions and labour leaders who have voiced their support for this bill to repeal section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and uphold the right to strike.”
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Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.