Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home

Canada has taken a significant step by endorsing the first international treaty aimed at safeguarding the rights of gig workers and platform employees globally. This move highlights the country's commitment to improving labor conditions in the digital economy. However, this international stance contrasts sharply with domestic policies that may restrict the right to strike for workers in rail and marine sectors, raising questions about the government's consistency in advocating for workers' rights. This duality underscores the complex nature of labor policy and its implications for both domestic and international labor movements.