By Reuters Staff
(Adds Conservative Party support for legislation, Trudeau comment, union letter)
OTTAWA, April 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian government unveiled back-to-work legislation on Tuesday to end a strike at the Port of Montreal, and later received opposition support that should guarantee its passage.
The Liberal government said it was disappointed talks between unions and employers had broken down. Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole said he would support the bill, which now may be voted on as early as Wednesday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government needs votes from at least one opposition party to pass legislation.
“We’re going to take action, not to impose a contract on anyone, but to allow for neutral arbitration that will lead to a new agreement,” Trudeau told lawmakers on Tuesday.