Bill C-247

Second reading (House)

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code

Bill C-247 is at second reading in the House.

Sponsor:Leah Gazan
NDP
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2025-10-06

Other Bills Numbered C-247

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 15 sessions:

45-1

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code

Second reading (House)
44-1

Prohibition of Fur Farming

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
43-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
42-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (passive detection device)

Dead
41-2

Main Point of Contact with the Government of Canada in case of Death Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

Service Canada Mandate Expansion Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for persons charged with violent offences), the Extradition Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for persons charged with violent offences), the Extradition Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail for persons charged with violent offences), the Extradition Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-2

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction for volunteer emergency service)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-1

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction for volunteer emergency service)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
38-1

First Nations Veterans Compensation Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentencing)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentencing)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-1

An Act to amend the Criminal code (forfeiture of property relating to child pornography crimes)

Dead

Division Votes (0)

No recorded division votes found for this bill.

Parliamentary Debates (15)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-247.

Leah Gazan2026-05-27
Canada Labour Code
0

Private Members' Business

moved that Bill C-247, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by expressing on behalf of the NDP our deepest gratitude to all the …

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Marianne Dandurand2026-05-27
Canada Labour Code
0

Private Members' Business

… can withstand shocks and remain competitive. It is with that in mind that I rise today to speak to Bill C-247. I want to begin by thanking the member for Winnipeg Centre for introducing this bill. I also want to acknowledge her strong commitment to Canadian workers. The government shares the fundamental goal…

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Andréanne Larouche2026-05-27
Canada Labour Code
0

Private Members' Business

…the public. That is what parliamentary democracy is all about. That is how the process should work. Bill C-247 aims to protect a fundamental right, limit a ministerial power that has become excessive, strengthen collective bargaining, and return negotiations to where they belong, that is, between employers an…

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-05-27
Canada Labour Code
0

Private Members' Business

… in many of the major projects that are on the horizon. 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. As I say, different levels of government, and the national government on occasion, have recognized that there might be a situation wher…

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Leah Gazan2026-05-27
Canada Labour Code
0

Private Members' Business

… to its senses, if it wants any credibility with workers and unions across the country, and support Bill C-247 to repeal section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.

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Leah Gazan2026-05-26
Labour
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Oral Questions

…sing section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to end strikes without a fair deal. That is why I tabled Bill C-247 to repeal this strike-breaking tool, and it is supported by the CLC, CUPE, CUPW, PSAC, the Teamsters, the steelworkers and more. Will the Liberals stop attacking workers and support my bill?

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Leah Gazan2026-05-25
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

…that thousands of delegates at the CLC convention voted to support. My and my NDP colleagues' bill, Bill C-247, which will be debated this week, would repeal section 107. I echo the message from the thousands of workers who signed this petition for the Liberal government to uphold the right to strike in Canad…

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Leah Gazan2026-05-07
Right to Strike
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Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, workers from across Canada are supporting the NDP's Bill C-247 to uphold workers' right to strike and repeal section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. The Liberals have repeatedly used this undemocratic law to shut down strikes and undermine workers' fight for fair…

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Leah Gazan2026-05-01
Labour
0

Oral Questions

…nd collective bargaining. Will the government finally respect workers, defend their rights and pass Bill C-247 to repeal section 107 of the Canada Labour Code?

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Andréanne Larouche2025-12-01
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…context, there have been several attempts since 2020 to regulate coercive violence. First there was Bill C-247, Bill C-202, then Bill C-332, which is more recent. In 2023, we passed Bill C-233, which was drafted by the Liberals and was on electronic monitoring and continuing education for judges. A widely pub…

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