Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Many thanks to the witnesses for being here today. Your comments are welcome and very much appreciated. You have our full attention.
Since our time is very limited, I have a few questions for which I would like written answers.
First, though, I would like to point out a few things to help you understand the problem we are facing in analyzing your demands and complaints.
The government had requested a six-month extension. The associations stated before the Supreme Court that they might agree, but they stipulated conditions that the government was not willing to fulfill. May I remind you that this is a new government, so we have only four months now, and time is running out quickly. That is my first point.
Secondly, please remember that I understand the issues you are raising. I would also note that some of these issues are features of a unionized workplace. What we are trying to do here is draft the bill, and we need your help with that.
My third point is that you represent veterans. My understanding is that veterans' rights are set in stone, so this bill will not in any way remove any rights that veterans have.
Is that correct?