I’m a parent too. I am probably speaking as a parent, but obviously, I’m doing so as a representative of the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers. I am therefore speaking on behalf of teachers and our colleagues in other job categories within the education sector.
Mr. Housefather asked if we could extend this type of exception to all stakeholders, for example educators working in youth centres. Of course, we would not oppose it. In this case, however, it’s a matter of speaking on behalf of teachers and raising our concerns about the consequences of repealing section 43 without amendment.
They face risks every day because of their working conditions and the situations they have to face on a daily basis.