Mr. Speaker, clearly, it is indeed deplorable to see a labour conflict persist for so long. Ogilvie Mills workers are obviously experiencing a very difficult situation.
Some time ago, the union asked to meet with me. A meeting took place and the union asked to go back to the negotiating table, with a special mediator. A mediation meeting took place on May 25 and 26.
That meeting resulted in some noticeable progress. Consequently, the two sides, including the union, decided to hold another mediation meeting on June 20 and 21.
I do hope that the parties will reach an agreement.