First, we negotiated with the unions that represent the public service in good faith. Those negotiations produced results.
We have reached agreements with the bargaining agents representing more than 97% of unionized employees in the public service. We are going to continue to negotiate in good faith with public service unions.
The principle of respect is the reason this bill exists. The bill will allow us to do away with the changes made by the previous government, changes that did not respect public servants.
This bill reflects the principle of respect for the public service, the same principle that characterizes our approach to negotiation with the unions that represent public servants. I feel that we are on the right road, and we will continue in the same direction.