Thank you, Mr. Allison.
I would support Mr. Lake's motion. I think we've given this adequate study. Hearing the numerous comments, specifically in the last few weeks, highlights the trepidation that leaders in the Canadian economy have with the ramifications of such an implementation of this private member's bill.
We've seen the negative results it had in Ontario when it was utilized. We've seen the decision by the last two provincial governments not to go back in time and adopt a process that would cause hardships for blue-collar workers. Certainly I don't believe we should pick that approach federally.
I think the most responsible thing, in recognition of promoting labour peace and a strong economy, would be to adopt Mr. Lake's motion. Certainly we're not closing the door on further study. The very fact that Mr. Lake mentioned another motion about consultation shows that there's interest to keep studying this, because labour peace is important and we always have to be cautious of new trends and new techniques to make sure labour peace is always an objective for the Government of Canada.
By taking these two motions today, if the committee was to make that decision, we'd send a signal that, one, we're not going to harm our economy, but at the same time, we're always going to be diligent to make sure we continue to research the ideas that have been raised.
I would certainly support this and hope the committee would give Mr. Lake's motion due consideration. If there are small aspects of this that need to be changed, I would hope we don't throw the baby out with the bathwater, because I think we've chosen an appropriate road to follow in what Mr. Lake has put forward.