How do you feel about the backward step that has been taken, namely the decision to include pay equity in the collective bargaining process, instead of viewing it as a right, as it currently the case? How could a Conservative government, with the support of the Liberals, backtrack on this decision? The Liberals have said they will support many proposals because the budget needs to pass to ensure an economic turnaround. Could they reverse their position and admit that pay equity is now a right?
On February 23rd, 2009. See this statement in context.