Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Minister, it's always great to have an opportunity to grill you or cross swords with you.
You talked a lot about equity and the workplace. An historic vote will take place next Wednesday on a private member's bill which, even though it is sponsored by a political party, has the support of three opposition parties. The Bill has to do with replacement workers. Indeed, you yourself took part in the debate at second reading, in advance of the vote which will take place next week.
Mr. Massé, President of the FTQ, stated yesterday with conviction that anti-scab legislation would result in 15.9 days of lost work under the Quebec Labour Code, and 31.1 days under the Canada Labour Code.
Given that things are working well in Quebec and British Columbia, and that there is a need to maintain some balance as regards relations with workers, why is the government against this legislation? Your role is to strike that balance.
I will have other questions for you later.