Mr. Speaker, the right to strike and to lock out workers still exists under the Canada Labour Code. In fact, over 60 per cent of labour disputes are settled without government or departmental intervention. Over 90 per cent of cases referred to the Minister of Labour are settled without strikes or lockouts. Our current system is very effective, except in emergency situations with a major impact on the economy or the population, as is now the case. We must strive to achieve results.
Unfortunately, the parties have been negotiating for months without reaching an agreement. The time has come to achieve results in this dispute.