Filomena Tassi on Proceedings on a Bill Entitled An Act to Provide for the Resumption and Continuation of Operations at the Port of Montreal

Mr. Speaker, this is the least favoured option, but our government has done everything in its power to support the parties to reach an agreement at the table. I want to remind the member that there have been two and a half years of negotiations. The federal government has been there every step of the way with mediators. Two additional mediators have been appointed. Despite this support, the multiple disruptions in the past and actions the parties have taken, there has been no significant progress made at the table. This is why we are taking the action we are taking today.