Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Mr. Hiebert, for coming.
I must tell you I've probably had more correspondence on this bill than on most others in the last number of years. I'm glad to have you here so we can get some of these concerns out of the way.
Some critics of the bill have suggested that Bill C-377 might violate a number of constitutional rights. I've heard things like freedom of speech and freedom of association are threatened by the bill.
Do you agree, and why or why not? Also, in what ways might Bill C-377 enhance the rights of union members and the public?