Thank you for your question.
The intent was not to make it more difficult. The intent was to make the playing ground fairer.
There are all sorts of connections and networks and relationships that lead to prospective bargaining agents. One could argue, if one took another's viewpoint, that allowing that body to continue to collect funds would be a disadvantage to another prospective bargaining agent and therefore an unfair labour practice.
Our whole philosophy in this transition phase, as you deliberate over this bill, is to make sure that the organization is as neutral and as distant from allegations of favouritism or unfair practices as possible. That required separating ourselves.
It is similar with lack of access to our GroupWise or our email system. It has to be fair for everyone who is looking to be a prospective bargaining agent. That's the reason behind that change.