Bill Banning Replacement Workers Unanimously Passes Second Reading

Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

A labour bill aimed at banning replacement workers in the federally regulated private sector garnered unanimous support in the Commons Feb. 27, passing its second reading with a vote of 318–0.

Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan hailed the moment as significant.