I just don't see why it would apply in these circumstances. The clause simply authorizes the minister to enter into an agreement with the other provinces or territories. It doesn't supersede any jurisdictional issue, any labour code, or anything else. So that would be between the unions and the provincial government that would apply, and they would have to abide by those rules, regulations, and laws in setting up any agreement with the federal government. I don't see what it has to do with it.
On March 6th, 2012. See this statement in context.