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Human Resources committee  I'll take a shot at it, from Winnipeg.

February 6th, 2007Committee meeting

Bill Gardner

Human Resources committee  In my initial submission, I indicated that I wouldn't purport to speak about what's good for the people of Quebec. Sir, don't you think that employers are the best judges of what's in their interest? When employers are as unanimously opposed to this legislation as they are, don't

February 6th, 2007Committee meeting

Bill Gardner

Human Resources committee  Winnipeg will. I'm happy to respond to that. Yes, stability is desired, and fewer strikes are, generally speaking, better than more, and shorter strikes are better than longer strikes. Nevertheless, no attempt to replace the current strike and lockout option has succeeded in the

February 6th, 2007Committee meeting

Bill Gardner

Human Resources committee  Thank you. If you look at the various methods that have been attempted to resolve bargaining disputes over the years and you follow the history of strikes in Canada and some of its alternatives, including interest arbitration, final-offer selection, and other attempts to come u

February 6th, 2007Committee meeting

Bill Gardner

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Dave. Mr. Chairperson and honourable members, I submit, with respect, that Bill C-257 is a classic example of bad labour legislation, and I would propose eight reasons for it not to be passed. First, I suggest that any piece of legislation that is vehemently opposed

February 6th, 2007Committee meeting

Bill Gardner