Welcome back to meeting number three of the House of Commons Legislative Committee on Bill C-39.
I have a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
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I would like to remind the witnesses that committee members may ask you questions in either French or English. If you need interpretation, please take a moment now to prepare your earpiece and select the listening channel.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses for today's last panel.
From the Canadian Labour Congress, we have Bea Bruske, president.
Thank you for being here.
From the Canadian Union of Public Employees, we have Mr. Mark Hancock, national president, who is joining us by video conference.
Each of you will be given up to five minutes for opening remarks, followed by questions.
Ms. Bruske, I'll start with you.