I think, Mr. Chair, the process is that if members wish to amend Bill C-257 in such a way, they would have an amendment drafted by the House legislative counsel. That amendment could then be looked at, and ultimately the chair of the committee would have to rule as to whether or not it is in order.
The general rule is that it is not proper for a parliamentary committee to go into sections of the Canada Labour Code that are not being amended by this particular bill, by Bill C-257. There has been some reference by witnesses that any amendments to essential services would deal with section 87.4 of the Canada Labour Code, and that particular section is not being amended by Bill C-257.