Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank our witness for his brief and his presentation.
I suppose that, basically, the union you represent is interested in clauses 24 and 25 of the bill. I feel that these are very important provisions for your organization. We're talking about protecting whistleblowers here.
A few years ago, the government introduced a bill to protect public service employees. I understand that clauses 24 and 25 of the bill are fundamental for you, but I want to be sure. Clause 25 reads:
(2) For the purposes of this section, an employer has taken reprisals against an employee if the employer has dismissed, disciplined, penalized, coerced, intimidated or harassed, or attempted to coerce, intimidate or harass, the employee.
(3) For the purposes of this section, an employer has taken reprisals on a prohibited ground if the employee in good faith did or has attempted to do any of the following for the purpose of protecting the environment …
Existing legislation aside, you feel you need clauses 24 and 25 to protect your employees. Is that what you were suggesting in the statements you made today?