Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Murray, I'd first like to return to the idea of including worker representatives at the board table. I think it's an interesting concept because, even if it doesn't quite fit the culture here in North America, I get the impression that there are other places in the world where this is done and companies don't necessarily go bankrupt. It can work.
Next, I'd like to come back to something you raised earlier, which you can enlighten me on. You seem to be saying that it's difficult to have a discussion with your real employer, since, as members, you have to negotiate with the Maritime Employers Association rather than directly with the Montreal Port Authority. Is there a mechanism that allows you to talk to the port authority, or are you always redirected to the association?
Would the presence of representatives of the board of directors at least make it possible to put the workers' point of view more directly to decision-makers, who might be more aware of the realities experienced by workers?