Mr. Speaker, the question of principle is clear. It has been endorsed by the government and it has been put into place by the government.
Two weeks ago a few questions were raised by two judgments of the federal court which indicated that at present the rules applied by Treasury Board to determine pay equity were put into place. However, we are still willing to offer a compensation package of $1.3 billion. Once again I would ask that the “syndicats” accept their responsibilities, help the employees and finally start negotiating in good faith.