Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses for appearing today. Some days it can feel a little like The Twilight Zone up here. Last week we had CUPE appearing on the issue of P3s and making the assertion that P3s significantly reduced the pool of bidders for contracts. They were making a recommendation that we instead should be increasing bidders for federal contracts. The opposition were defending that particular position against P3s for restricting the number of bidders. Here we are today, and the shoe is on the other foot.
You mentioned a political decision—I think that was the terminology you used—that certain municipalities have closed-shop requirements. I presume you're seeking for us to recommend a political decision to ensure the opposite occurs.