Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from British Columbia for her question.
Obviously, if a labour relations process is to work well, it takes good relations and good faith on both sides.
In this negotiation, there has been a lack of significant good faith on the part of Canada Post, and that is what led to this conflict. Many government members have emphasized that Canada Post is really a corporation belonging to all Canadians who are represented by this Parliament, but when a crown corporation such as this locks out its employees in the hope of getting special back-to-work legislation, thus effectively putting the power of Parliament on its side, it shows a lack of respect.
This crown corporation should be able to bargain in good faith with its employees to resolve this conflict swiftly. This is not what is happening now.
Various options existed, such as special legislation that would allow quick resumption of operations and would be respectful of employees. This is not what was introduced, and that is why we are still sitting today.