Mr. Speaker, this morning, the Minister of Labour and Housing explained the principle of Bill C-55. It seems as though they are merely paying lip service to this bill. They say that it will be passed and that it is a step forward. Obviously, any effort to improve working conditions, job security and the state of affairs after a bankruptcy is a step forward.
When such a bill is before the House, the Bloc Québécois can assure the government of its full cooperation so that all the necessary changes can be made in committee in order to make this a viable, useful and effective bill.
There is talk of this being a step forward, but it may be the smallest of steps. What is needed is a big step or even a leap forward. Already, Parliament is decades behind when it comes to working conditions in the event of a bankruptcy. We are talking about protecting wages, pension plans and students declaring bankruptcy.
Like the NDP, the Bloc Québécois has already assured the government of its full cooperation and willingness to improve Bill C-55 in committee.
I want to ask the Conservative member the following question. Does the Conservative Party believe that this bill is satisfactory? Does it intend to introduce improvements and amendments in committee in order to ensure that this is a viable and useful bill?