Mr. Speaker, the budget clearly stated that the Government of Canada's intent is to set public service pay and benefit levels that are reasonable, responsible and in the public interest. The Public Service Labour Relations Act will be amended to ensure that the public service is affordable, modern, and high-performing, as taxpayers expect. The proposed amendments will bring savings, and streamline practices and bring them in line with other jurisdictions. We will sit at the bargaining table on behalf of the taxpayer where the rules are fair and balanced.
In the House of Commons on October 25th, 2013. See this statement in context.