To be serious, though, the process that Sims undertook was not about preventing change, it was about saying, let's put all the cards on the table, let's research it, let's examine it. There were academics, practitioners, panels across the country. There were management and union co-chairs who effectively worked part time. They were released from their jobs, one of Hassan's colleagues and one of John Farrell's colleagues. There were two side persons representing the various interests. It was a comprehensive study.
I think the best way to sum it up is just to talk about what Sims balanced, and I'm quoting right from his introduction:
...seek balance: between labour and management; between social and economic values; between the various instruments of labour policy; between rights and responsibilities; between individual and democratic group rights; and between the public interest and free collective bargaining.
That's the balance. With all due respect to the ability of private members to introduce bills, what I'm here to talk about today is that, based on 40 years of experience, this works. We've had it work with all forms of government. There's an expression used in labour relations, sometimes, the long way round is the short way home. I would suggest taking the time to examine the research and consult people. We'd end up with a workable piece of legislation if the government truly wants to make changes.