Canada Strikes

Community organizations across Québec, under the "Le communautaire à boutte!" movement, plan a province-wide strike from March 23 to April 2, 2026, closing offices and suspending many services to demand increased core funding and better working conditions.

Roughly 100 United Steelworkers members at the Citadelle maple syrup cooperative in Plessisville, Québec, began an indefinite strike after rejecting the employer’s final offer, halting bottling operations during peak sugaring season.

Flight attendants at Pascan Aviation represented by CUPE Local 5490 remain on an unlimited general strike, impacting the carrier’s regional operations out of Montréal/Saint-Hubert and routes serving Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

Over 240 workers at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (OPSEU/SEFPO Local 249) remain on strike—begun November 19, 2025—seeking safer staffing and fair wages; OPSEU reports continued job action into March 2026 with further mediation dates announced.

Bus operators and other Barrie Transit employees represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1775 have voted 96.5% in favour of strike action and set a March 23, 2026 strike deadline. The union says workers may walk off the job if no agreement is reached with contractor MV Transportation by that date.

Paramedics represented by Travailleurs ambulanciers syndiqués Beauce inc. (TASBI) launched an indefinite strike in parts of Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie. Emergency responses are maintained under essential‑services orders, while non‑urgent and administrative activities are curtailed.

Teaching assistants, research assistants, and individual course appointees at NSCAD University (Halifax) are on strike after conciliation talks failed, seeking standard job protections and fair pay comparable to other Halifax‑area universities.

Twenty-two municipal public works employees in the Rural Municipality of Taché, represented by Operating Engineers of Manitoba Local 987, began an indefinite strike on February 23, 2026. The municipality says the strike remains in effect, with essential services maintained.

Paramedics in parts of Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie began an indefinite strike at 00:01 on February 16, 2026. Essential emergency services are maintained under a Tribunal order. Affected ambulance operators include Ambulance Marlow, Ambulances La Patrie (Dessercom), CAMBI points of service (e.g., Beauceville, East Broughton, Lac-Etchemin, La Guadeloupe, Sainte‑Claire, Sainte‑Justine, Sainte‑Marie, Saint‑Georges, Saint‑Joseph‑de‑Beauce), and Dessercom (Lac‑Mégantic, Lambton, Windsor). As of early March, unions report talks remain stalled and strike actions continue.

Teaching assistants and other academic workers represented by CUPE 3912 at NSCAD University began a strike after talks collapsed; picketing continues into the week of March 9 as the union seeks a first collective agreement with higher wages and job security.

Paramedics represented by Travailleurs ambulanciers syndiqués Beauce inc. (TASBI) launched an indefinite strike effective February 16, 2026. Under essential‑services orders, urgent responses continue while non‑urgent and administrative duties are curtailed. The action affects multiple ambulance points of service across Chaudière‑Appalaches and Estrie.

Paramedics represented by TASBI began an indefinite strike affecting ambulance services in parts of Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie. The Quebec Administrative Labour Tribunal approved an essential‑services agreement, so emergency response remains available while non‑essential tasks are targeted.

Drivers represented by United Steelworkers Local 2020 are on strike against Alouette Bus Lines, disrupting school transportation in West Nipissing, North Bay, and surrounding areas. Some routes have resumed with replacement workers, but the strike continues.

About 40 blue‑collar employees of the City of Kirkland, represented by CUPE (SCFP 301), will stop work for 48 hours from Wednesday, March 4 at 00:00 to Thursday, March 5 at 23:59 over schedules, wages, and work‑life balance.

Paramedics represented by Travailleurs ambulanciers syndiqués Beauce inc. (TASBI) began an indefinite strike covering parts of Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie. Under essential-services orders, emergency responses continue while non-urgent and administrative activities are curtailed. The Tribunal administratif du travail confirmed the essential-services plan; local outlets list affected ambulance companies and points of service.

Roughly 80 drivers at Alouette Bus Lines, represented by United Steelworkers Local 2020, remain on strike over wages; dozens of school bus routes in North Bay, West Nipissing and Parry Sound are disrupted, with the operator running limited service using replacement workers.

Unionized school bus drivers at Alouette Bus Lines, represented by United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2020, are on strike, disrupting dozens of student transportation routes across North Bay, West Nipissing, Redbridge, and Parry Sound. The union says the walkout follows rejection of the employer’s offer and calls for a livable wage; local school boards report route cancellations and partial service using replacement workers.

TASBI paramedics serving parts of Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie began an indefinite strike on 2026-02-16. Under essential-services orders, emergency care continues while administrative and non-essential activities are suspended.

CUPE Local 5490 cabin crew have been on strike since 2025-10-28. As of mid-February 2026 the stoppage continues; the union says Pascan is maintaining flights using replacement workers while negotiations remain stalled.

CUPE 4317 administrative agents at the Port of Montreal’s Cast and Racine container terminals have been on an indefinite strike since 2025-09-22. Union and federation updates in January 2026 indicate the dispute is ongoing, with mitigation measures keeping most terminal operations running.

Paramedics across Québec, represented by CSN-affiliated unions, the Fédération du préhospitalier du Québec (FPHQ), and CUPE 7300 (FTQ), remain on strike while maintaining essential emergency services. Actions began in 2025 and continue into mid‑February 2026 amid stalled bargaining over wages, pensions and working conditions; unions held fresh mobilizations in early February.

Thirty‑two administrative agents at Montréal Gateway Terminals (Cast and Racine) represented by CUPE 4317 remain on an indefinite strike that began in September 2025 over subcontracting and wages. Port advisories note most operations continue with mitigation measures.

Faculty, librarians, and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have been on strike since January 19, 2026. As of February 9, 2026, the work stoppage is ongoing pending a member vote on a proposed deal; classes and academic activities remain suspended.

Faculty, librarians, and counsellors at Laurentian University, represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA), remain on strike with classes suspended. After two days of mediation, members are set to vote on a proposed agreement this weekend; picketing continues until ratification.

SCFP 301 (Montreal blue‑collar workers) filed a notice for a 24‑hour strike from Feb 4 at 06:00 to Feb 5 at 05:59 to protest the city’s financial framework they say erodes purchasing power.

Faculty, academic librarians, and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) began a strike at 12:01 a.m. on January 19, 2026, after mediated talks reached an impasse. Laurentian University has suspended classes and academic activities led by faculty; as of February 5, the work stoppage continues with picket lines on campus.

Faculty, academic librarians, and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have been on strike since January 19, 2026. The university says classes and other instructor‑led activities are suspended during the work stoppage, which remains in effect into early February with no settlement announced.

Faculty, academic librarians, and counsellors at Laurentian University (LUFA) have been on strike since January 19, 2026; the work stoppage remains in effect as of February 2, suspending classes and academic activities.

Community organizations in the defence of collective rights network will strike on February 2 in the Québec City/Chaudière‑Appalaches and Bas‑Saint‑Laurent regions, launching a rotating strike week (February 2–6) demanding increased funding.

Faculty, academic librarians, and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) began a strike on January 19, 2026; classes were suspended and the work stoppage remained in effect through late January with no settlement announced.

Faculty, librarians and counsellors (LUFA) began an indefinite strike on 2026-01-19, suspending classes at Laurentian University; talks had reached impasse.

About 150 workers at Kruger’s LaSalle (Montréal) packaging plant launched an indefinite strike on 2026-01-12 over wages; prior short stoppages occurred in Nov–Dec 2025.

Around 300 CSN‑affiliated workers at Le Massif de Charlevoix have been on an unlimited strike since 2026-01-02. After a brief partial reopening Jan. 6–19, the resort announced on 2026-01-19 it is ending the ski season.

Staff of the York University Faculty Association, represented by CUPE 1281, have been on strike since 2025-10-27; as of mid‑January 2026 the strike remains active with mediation efforts ongoing.

The Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association says 100% of Porter flight dispatchers voted to strike; after conciliation and a cooling-off period, they will be in a legal strike position starting 2026-01-20 at 00:01 ET if no tentative deal is reached.

After a no-board report in late December, the Laurentian University Faculty Association has notified the university that members will begin a strike on 2026-01-19 if no agreement is reached; key issues include pensions.

Roughly 300 resort employees at Le Massif de Charlevoix commenced an unlimited general strike following a 95% strike vote; operations were suspended starting Jan 2, 2026 and remain impacted.

Approximately 60 support staff employed by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario began a legal strike on Jan 12, 2026 over wages and paid leave; picketing at 136 Isabella St. in Toronto.

About 60 SEIU Local 2 support staff at the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s provincial office began a legal strike on 2026-01-12 over wages and paid leave; ETFO says it is working to minimize disruptions while bargaining continues.

Roughly 300 CSN-represented employees at Le Massif de Charlevoix launched an unlimited general strike starting 2026-01-02. The resort announced a partial, restricted reopening from 2026-01-06 with limited terrain and access for specific guests only.