There is nothing unexpected in this amendment. Nor was there anything earlier.
The purpose of the amendment was to add an investigative process to Bill C-58 like the one in the Quebec legislation.
The unions appeared before us to explain how important it was to be able to investigate. Otherwise, during a strike or lockout, the unions would be completely unable to determine whether or not the employer is contravening the act. An investigative process is therefore important.
Amendment BQ‑4 would allow the Canada Industrial Relations Board to investigate the place of employment together with the union to determine whether the act was being complied with.
This is not just something copied and pasted from the Quebec act, but rather wording adapted from the Canada Labour Code with the assistance of the law clerk.
I believe that this amendment would be a welcome addition to Bill C-58.