I don't believe the Constitution should be worked around. I do think it covers everybody.
Yes, I'm here talking and giving you personal stories about what it would mean to me, but I'm not alone in that. There are lots of people who hold office in the labour movement and also want to participate in politics. I think saying that these individuals are not allowed to have the constitutional right to do both is really problematic. What we're suggesting in front of you isn't gutting this to a point that it would mean we wouldn't have good rules around lobbying in Canada.
I think what we're suggesting to you would allow us to ensure that we're not penalizing those like me who want to be involved in the political process, but also want to represent members and get good legislation for workers.