Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
In response to what I've heard and to refocus us on the amendment, because I've yet to hear very much from members opposite with regard to the amendment and whether or not they support the amendment, first, I would respond to the comment of my colleague Mr. Boulerice about the amendment and his question regarding the substance of it. Air Canada wasn't meeting its obligations under the current legislation; that was clear. So for us to vote for the status quo, which is what the NDP motion called for, was not acceptable. We had members across the way indicate to us what this bill will do. However, officials said they couldn't speak to how Air Canada would choose to operationalize this legislation. I think they're probably reaching too far to believe that they can do the same.
That being said, the amendment I put forward is about when the bill comes into force. I have not heard any compelling arguments from any of my colleagues as to why this would not be something they would consider.
I would ask any of the lawyers across the table if their negotiating position would change if the government changed a law that they were defending in mid-trial.