Just in response to your question, I believe that Monsieur Hogue referenced a series of studies, some of which we're familiar with, that speak exactly to the point of economic disruption in these provinces on the basis of prolonged strikes. Prolonged strikes have a severe impact on both parties to the labour bargain, particularly on workers who are on strike and on the communities in which they live and on the businesses that depend upon them. And of course all the businesses that feed businesses that are on strike are affected by longer strikes as well.
So I would suggest, and I'm just following up on Monsieur Hogue's extremely able remarks, that his submissions include reference to a series of empirical studies that would guide the committee in response to your question.