I don't represent the Canada Post Corporation employees. However, overall, when specific requests are made regarding budget cuts, downsizing and so on, those issues are discussed at the negotiation table. People on the ground who are involved in that world on a daily basis are in a better position to explain and understand the causes and impacts of those situations. However, this bill takes those people out of the negotiation process. At the end of the day, the Treasury Board will make decisions about provisions and other aspects. That's a problem.
On May 23rd, 2013. See this statement in context.