Human Resources committee  There were certain references lacking, that's for sure, and the marks would have been deducted accordingly.

Human Resources committee  To be serious, though, the process that Sims undertook was not about preventing change, it was about saying, let's put all the cards on the table, let's research it, let's examine it. There were academics, practitioners, panels across the country. There were management and union

Human Resources committee  First of all, let me say we've dealt with, through the consultative process, some very difficult issues. That's an arena where partisan issues can be discussed and debated. The overwhelming view of the governments of those times, though, was a workable piece of legislation that p

Human Resources committee  Well, there was a management and union—

Human Resources committee  If there's going to be a secret ballot.

Human Resources committee  I just can't believe this is down to a simplistic yes or no in a matter as complex as this, so I abstain.

Human Resources committee  I think Mr. Yussuff has given you some of the background in terms of how historically employers, unions, and others, were consulted in legislative reform. That includes under majority governments, both majority Liberal and majority Conservative governments. The recognition seem

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, and good morning members of the committee. My name is George Smith. I'm currently a fellow in the School of Policy Studies at Queen's University. I'm also an adjunct professor in the School of Industrial Relations and the School of Business at Queen's Unive

Finance committee  I'm concerned that these changes are being looked at as a binary decision. Either we accept the changes that are proposed in this act or we can't have efficient crown corporations that negotiate responsibly. I'm pointing out that the Canada Labour Code is potentially in violation

Finance committee  Not to my knowledge. From my experience at CBC, they operate independently.

Finance committee  My presentation is done in the context of the federal labour code in the federal sector. I am not—

Finance committee  Yes. They have their own labour relations challenges, but it is independent within that corporation.

Finance committee  Sorry?

Finance committee  I have no knowledge of the situation in Quebec. That's not my—

Finance committee  I know a lot more about the structure of corporations and unions.