Great steps have been made, yes. I'll ask the commissioner to comment on the specifics, but we've been over four years without a contract, which is untenable.
Those officers who serve in our correctional facilities have an incredible job to do. I've visited the facilities, spent time there--visiting--and I will continue to do that. There are pressures in that vocation that are unique to any other profession. It's quite incredible to see.
We really felt that four years was just too long to have elements related to, for instance, their early retirement and also to have occupational elements not addressed. I was pleased that our Treasury Board president and others--and I congratulate the commissioner also for his input--and from those representing the union.... There was a good meeting of the minds, and it appears as though a resolution has been achieved.
I'll ask the commissioner if he wants to comment any further on that.