Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I really want to start by thanking the witnesses for joining us today, but also for all the work they do to protect and advance workers' rights across Canada. It's really important, and I know it's not always easy. I was a public service employee for over 20 years, so I saw first-hand the important work of unions, and it's very, very appreciated.
I will also take the opportunity to set the record straight on section 107. Contrary to what was said earlier, Bill C‑39 does not enshrine section 107 further, because it already exists. It is already being used. It is precisely because it has been used a number of times in recent years that the government and the minister have said they need to establish criteria and transparency mechanisms and codify the factors that will allow its use. In fact, that's what Bill C‑39 codifies and what it proposes to increase protection and accountability.
Ms. Bruske, Mr. Hancock, do you agree that the bill adds additional requirements to regulate when and how section 107 is used, but also on what has to happen before we get to that point, whereas we are not there at all at the moment?
I'd like to hear your thoughts on that.