Updated: Wed Jan. 28 2009 16:01:46
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Federal Labour Minister Rona Ambrose says she is prepared to introduce back to work legislation that would put an end to a public transit strike that's lasted 50 days in the nation's capital.
Ambrose said back to work legislation is necessary because both sides are too far apart.
She says she is reversing a previous decision not to intervene in the public transit strike because talks are not moving any closer to a resolution.
The federal government will need the co-operation of the opposition parties in order to get the legislation moved through.
Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger, who represents Ottawa-Vanier, says the situation is desperate and stood in the House of Commons Wednesday to demand an emergency debate on the issue, which is scheduled to take place Thursday night.
The developments on Parliament Hill come as the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled Wednesday morning that OC Transpo is not an essential service and doesn't pose a direct threat to the public's health and safety.
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ctvottawa.ca
Federal Labour Minister Rona Ambrose says she is prepared to introduce back to work legislation that would put an end to a public transit strike that's lasted 50 days in the nation's capital.
Ambrose said back to work legislation is necessary because both sides are too far apart.
She says she is reversing a previous decision not to intervene in the public transit strike because talks are not moving any closer to a resolution.
The federal government will need the co-operation of the opposition parties in order to get the legislation moved through.
Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger, who represents Ottawa-Vanier, says the situation is desperate and stood in the House of Commons Wednesday to demand an emergency debate on the issue, which is scheduled to take place Thursday night.
The developments on Parliament Hill come as the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled Wednesday morning that OC Transpo is not an essential service and doesn't pose a direct threat to the public's health and safety.
CTV Ottawa- Feds prepared to order bus drivers back to work - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television