Thank you.
Further, in some cases the federal employer is often the only entity that provides the services, with no alternative replacement available. This may lead to the second impact. Parliament passes back-to-work legislation shortly after the commencement of the work stoppage, as a disruption of such services cannot be tolerated for any prolonged period.
In conclusion, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce shows their complete support for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce regarding Bill C-257 and reiterates the following: there is no evidence that enacting Bill C-257 will result in reduced work stoppages and durations; there is credible data provided by the federal government that refutes the false assumption that enacting Bill C-257 will bring fewer and shorter work stoppages.
We currently have a fair and balanced system, developed through consultation with both business and labour, that respects the interests of both employers and employees in dealing with work stoppages. In the opinion of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Bill C-257 will disrupt the balance we currently have in place. Don't change it just to benefit one party, to the detriment of society as a whole.
Thank you very much.