Mr. Speaker, in ethics, a value is said to be authentic when an individual has a chance to practise or apply it and chooses to do so. Otherwise, it remains only an intention.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. This is certainly not the first time we have seen the Liberals trample workers' rights. We saw it in the Aveos case, where the court ruled in favour of the workers. The Liberals decided to pass retroactive legislation to undo the court ruling.
The right to strike is a fundamental right that has been granted to workers by legislation passed in the House. In addition, under sections 105 and 107 of the Canada Labour Code, mediation could have been given one last chance and then imposed. I do not understand why the government is choosing this path. The government ignores fundamental rights when that is what suits it.
I listened to the opposition leader. He is very eloquent, but I am not sure whether my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie understood his position. In order for a minority government to get legislation passed, it must have the support of one other party. I have a feeling the Conservatives will be voting in favour of this bill.