Although the strike by maintenance workers at Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has been suspended, Labour Minister Jean Boulet still wants to bring forward the implementation of his law to limit pressure tactics, arguing that a work stoppage by bus and metro drivers is planned for the weekend.

“We must ensure that we have the necessary tools to provide an acceptable level of service to the public,” he said in a written statement sent to The Canadian Press Wednesday morning.

Related: • STM maintenance workers halt strike, service will resume gradually on Wednesday • STM strike Day 10: Labour tribunal hears from STM, union, Montreal food bank • STM strike Day 11: Quebec to table law limiting pressure tactics; Montreal mayor-elect wants deal by Saturday • Montreal mayor-elect

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