Yes, I think that's a good question.
I'll answer it in this way: As unions, we've never missed a bargaining date and we are available 24-7 in that period of time. There's certainly no issue with being compelled to be there or to have dates scheduled. We want to bargain, and we want everyone to be there who needs to be there.
As for compelling the exchange of information, we think good bargaining depends on the exchange of information. If you value a healthy industry, as we do at ALPA Canada, it makes sense that you would want to make proposals that reflect the nature of the employer's business. This depends on the exchange of information.
I would say that the mediator is not without power. They're there at the behest of the minister. That is implicit power, and the report empowers them to a large degree.