Although the strike by maintenance workers at Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has been suspended, Labour Minister Jean Boulet still wants to bring forward the implementation of his law to limit pressure tactics, arguing that a work stoppage by bus and metro drivers is planned for the weekend.
“We must ensure that we have the necessary tools to provide an acceptable level of service to the public,” he said in a written statement sent to The Canadian Press Wednesday morning.
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Last May, the Minister of Labour passed Bill 14, “aimed at giving greater consideration to the needs of the population in the event of a strike or lockout.” However, this law is not scheduled to come into effect until Nov. 30.
Jean Boulet therefore plans to table another bill on Wednesday to bring forward the entry into force of his Bill 14.
To move forward, however, he needs the support of the three opposition parties.
However, Québec solidaire (QS) strongly opposes the minister’s approach. The Quebec Liberal Party and the Parti Québécois have both stated their openness to collaborating with the government.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
