Thank you, Chair.
I really don't think the member clearly understands we're talking about regulations here. Our plan is to consult with interns to get this right. I know the member's heart is in the right place, but if he's serious about getting this right, he should come on board with us and support what we're proposing, and consult with interns so we can make the appropriate changes to the regulations at the appropriate time.
This amendment should also be rejected. The legislation already includes regulation-making authority under proposed paragraph 264(i)(i.1), to apply and adapt an appropriate set of labour standards for unpaid interns, following consultations with stakeholders. This amendment is redundant and would also unduly restrict regulation-making authority under proposed paragraph 264(i)(i.1), in advance of considering the results of consultations with stakeholders as part of the regulatory process.
I would once again urge the member, if he's serious about this, to join us in our consultations with interns so we get these regulations right.