Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Now it's my turn to congratulate and thank the people who have come to give testimony today and who have shed light on a number of topics. We don't have a lot of time, so I am going to focus on just one of these topics. The Conservatives, with the shameful complicity of the Liberals, are preparing to take rights away from Canadian women. They will not be able to turn to the courts to ensure that their human rights are respected, in particular the right to equal pay for work of equal value.
In this regard, I would like to thank Ms. Asselin for clarifying one point. I had to withdraw my remarks in the House after I called the president of the Treasury Board a liar. He had stated that what he was proposing was the same as was being done in Quebec. I realized that because of the rules of Parliament, I had to retract my remarks, but it was not because I was wrong. Thank you for that clarification.
I would also like to thank Mr. Gordon for telling us the truth in such a lively manner. Today's Hill Times contains some of his remarks. I would also like to focus on the legal presentation. I am also a lawyer, Mr. Grenville-Wood, but I must admit to you that I rarely heard such a complex matter. I myself practised labour law for many years, but I must say that you have really succeeded in getting to the heart of the matter and sharing it with the committee members. I sincerely thank you for that.
Today, Mr. Chair, The Hill Times teaches us that this bill is about to go through your committee at “lightning speed”. Now, that particular quote about “lightning speed” comes from Mr. McCallum. Having had the occasion to work with Mr. McCallum over the years, I've noticed that he doesn't do anything at lightning speed--