Does War with Trump Mean War on our Unions?

Mark Carney’s government is reviewing Canada’s Labour Code, and one of the biggest questions on the table is the right to strike.In recent years, the federal government has increasingly used Section 107 to intervene in strikes involving workers in industries like rail, airlines, and the postal service. Now, employers are pushing for new rules that could give the government more tools to prevent major work stoppages in the first place.So what could change? Why do employers want it? What do unions think? And if the government already has Section 107, why rewrite the Labour Code at all?Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Christopher Monette, Derrick Hynes, Adam Donald King, MP Don DaviesPhoto: WestJet ComponentBackground reading:Read Mark Carney's full speech after trade talks with the U.S. collapsed – CBC NewsU.S.-Canada Trade War: What to Know About Tariffs and the Negotiations – The New York TimesTrump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight – ReutersUnions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike – CBC NewsCanadian employers urge Carney to stop some strikes before they begin – Financial PostMark Carney’s Government is Rushing Through Major Changes to Canada’s Labour Laws. Unions Say Workers Should Be Alarmed. – Press Progress Sponsors: It’s time to turn those “What Ifs” into ’CHA CHING’ with Shopify today. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.CAVisit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandDid you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Next month on Off The Record we are back to our call-in show format. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, we will be taking your calls on a new question:What do you wish you had known when starting school or what’s a piece of advice you would give to someone starting school? Kindergarten, Middle school, High school, CEGEP, university, anything!The call-in period will be Thursday, August 27th, 4:30-6:30 PM ET. When the time comes, head over to https://callinstudio.com/show/canadaland. You can also dial in at 1-888-401-7056.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.