I hope that my five-minute period will seem as long as that of my friend Mr. Lake. That way, I will also be able to take 15 minutes to talk and it will be interesting.
Mr. Nadeau, I have been interested in the issue of replacement workers since 1988. We must be careful not to say “scabs” because that word is negative and pejorative. I quite agree with you: when you talk about preventing the hiring of replacement workers, we must maintain the balance of labour-employer relations, this must not become an irritants. However, social problems can create significant economic irritant, because we have to live together with the results.
I think it would be beneficial to continue to talk about essential services. Since I am a Quebecker and I have experienced several strikes as a consumer and a member of the public, I think it is important for our committee to have you reiterate that it is important for this bill to maintain essential services.
In fact, two aspects of the bill are problematic. That is why I am advocating an in-depth discussion. These two elements must be taken into consideration.
Can I have some quiet, please? There's a lot of talking. There are two debates here.