Canada's largest federal public-service union and Ottawa are both warning of likely service disruptions as nearly one-third of all federal workers remain on strike for a second day in a row.
Jock Climie, a management-side labour and employment lawyer with Ottawa-based Emond Harnden, says inflation is lending itself to higher militancy in unionized sectors, adding PSAC’s strike could have far-reaching effects beyond its own members.
Canada's largest federal public-service union and the federal government remain at the bargaining table as workers strike and service disruptions begin to be felt across the country.
The country's largest federal public service union says if a deal isn't reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, it will launch a strike the next day.
The Canadian Real Estate Association expects the average price of a home to end the year 4.8 per cent lower than 2022, but says prices will rise by roughly the same amount in 2024.
The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate steady this week as inflation continues to slow, despite other data suggesting the economy is still running hot.