Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'll have a question for Minister Raitt and a couple of questions for Minister Finley.
Minister Raitt, I was listening to you and reading the report with respect to the workplace. You've indicated that “very few things are as important to a Canadian's quality of life as a safe, encouraging workplace and a dependable source of income”. You say that in turn “a well-functioning workplace also allows workers and managers to focus on productivity and innovation”. Certainly, it's a good place for their energies to be expended.
I was particularly impressed with the fact that of about 650 collective agreements, more than 95% were settled without a strike or lockout. I would like to ask you, Minister, what you attribute that to and what your thoughts are going forward with respect to ensuring that those kinds of percentages are maintained.