Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to rise in my place and ask the hon. member a couple of questions.
I agree with the fact that the member has recognized this as a problem situation, but I disagree with his characterization of the problem. The member suggested that this is a strike. It is absolutely not a strike. It is a lockout. He has suggested that eight months' worth of negotiations is too long.
When is the government going to then make amendments to the Canada Labour Code and suggest amendments to all the trade union acts that “thou shalt only negotiate for eight months?” It is absolutely absurd.
The member opposite should pay a little more attention to what really happens in negotiations and not interfere with—