Sure. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Going back to one of your original questions, I really don't think there is an alteration in the meaning at all. I think really what we're dealing with is rather than any kind of empirical evidence that there will be fundamental overhauls to services that are declared as essential, it's more, first of all, a fear and a concern, coupled with the fact that the legislation is not entirely clear, as to why this is really being put in the way it is.
I would agree that a right to review is an essential component because of the fact that the essential service designation can't be overused. I think by potentially overusing that designation, which the government would have the right to do, that could pose problems down the road.
Ultimately, I also think we would have to have a discussion about this definition of safety and security. Right now that list that you read off is very much focused on physical safety and security, but I think as we have seen more recently with governments in economic crisis, both at the provincial level and also in some of the federal government's discussions...does economic security also play into this and those that would possibly be deemed as essential services? Exactly what are the limitations on safety and security?
I think the real concern is not necessarily in the spirit of what is being proposed but rather the ambiguity of some of the language in the bill.