We've had, up until recently, a fairly robust system in terms of the federal jurisdiction in regard to amendments to the Canada Labour Code, whether it be part I, part II, or part III. In all three of those reviews that have taken place over the past, the congress has been fully engaged with a very broad consultative process that went on for quite a long time.
Subsequently, with any changes brought forward, both the CLC and FETCO worked very diligently to ensure that the right balance was reached in regard to what the government was proposing.
More importantly, we were on record saying that we supported those changes when they were brought forward. A large part of that is because of the collaborative approach we've taken, but more importantly, we also figured out that our views were represented in the consultation process. The review was very broad and extensive, and it allowed us to air any misgivings we may have had in terms of a proposal that was made.
Historically and contemporarily, in the last bit, that has changed significantly because most of the changes have come about through private members' bills with very little or no consultation, as has been previously noted before the committee and by our witness here today.