SCC rules "collective bargaining" a Charter protected right

Not usually a topic of choice on this blog, however, in its 6-1 decision, The Supreme Court of Canada "threw out sections of the B.C. Health and Social Services Delivery Improvement Act, saying it was contrary to the charter because it interfered with the collective bargaining process."

“We conclude that s. 2(d) of the charter protects the capacity of members of labour unions to engage, in association, in collective bargaining on fundamental workplace issues,” wrote Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin and Justice Louis Lebel on behalf of the majority.

As Time for the Right explains;

This will give more power to unions and in turn hamper the free market of employment in Canada. The liberalism in the Canadian judicial system is here and should be stopped. Is this a sign of the times that this kind of system is here to stay. If you paid attention to this blog, you would know that this issue has already been touched on with the Book of the Month. Only time will tell if this will go away or will be here to stay!

Adam Daifallah adds;

The implications of this decision are potentially far-reaching, especially in areas of the public sector where there are quickly-changing needs due to technological advances, budget shortfalls, etc... specifically healthcare, which is where this case originated from. Kudos to Judge Deschamps for being the lone dissenting voice.

A tough day for libertarians, indeed.