Mr. Speaker, I think that if we look at the history of labour relations in Canada there may be more special legislation than negotiated settlements. Just look at the special legislation the Harper government used to force Canada Post employees back to work.
Even though we cannot interfere in negotiations, we must take action as parliamentarians when there is a dispute and the economic or social situation is difficult. We have to put ourselves in dispute resolution mode instead of waiting and saying that it is impossible, that there are no other options.
The minister was saying that drugs will not get delivered. That is not true and it ignores the facts, because essential services are still being provided. All medical equipment and supplies are being handled.