ARTICLE · 28 JULY 2026
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board has issued its first interpretation of the new federal replacement worker provisions under Bill C-58, clarifying that the restrictions are categorical rather than absolute. In a landmark decision involving Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership, the Board established key principles about when and how employers can use replacement workers during lawful strikes and lockouts, including critical distinctions about hiring dates, workplace geography, and employee classifica
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