Yes, you're absolutely right. I believe the bill, which was tabled in March of 2010 in the House of Commons, has passed first reading. Furthermore, a majority of Liberal and NDP members supported Bloc members, and that made it possible for us to hear from witnesses today who may be for or against the bill. Our hope is that a majority of members of the Committee will vote in favour of the bill moving to the next stage in the House of Commons.
I would just like to say to the NDP, which has close ties to workers and unions, that this is their opportunity to prove that they are truly concerned about the forest industry, which represents thousands of jobs. I am also asking the Liberal Party to support this bill.