Mr. D'Amours, I would like to point out the following. A member who must deal with this type of issue and who, subsequently, becomes Labour minister must then consider things from a national point of view; I want to insist on this national point of view. The sectors which fall under our jurisdiction, such as transportation, banking and telecommunication, are so-called national services.
It is as if, suddenly, the functioning of the economy would not be considered an essential service any more. It is as if we had forgotten this extremely important dimension, which is essential if Canada is to function at all. When, in your capacity as members of Parliament, you study this bill, you will have to consider how it will apply on the ground once it is passed. You will have to decide whether the health of the Canadian economy is a very important factor or an issue of national interest. That is the angle from which the issue must be analyzed.
If memory serves, the members of the Bloc Québécois introduced this issue 10 times in 15 years. But even if this bill is adopted, they will never have to implement it. That will be up to you parliamentarians, and your successors as well. That is why you will have to be cautious and keep the principle of balance in mind.
I could tell you that the current legislation is bad and needs to be changed. Our government did not pass it. However, I will not do so. We agreed with you on that.