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

In the House of Commons on April 28th, 2021. See this statement in context.

Motion that debate be not further adjournedProceedings on a Bill entitled An Act to Provide for the Resumption and Continuation of Operations at the Port of MontrealGovernment Orders

April 28th, 2021 / 3:55 p.m.

Liberal

Filomena Tassi Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON

Madam Speaker, the member is from Hamilton as well, so he is very familiar with the strong labour movement that we have here. We respect the collective bargaining process, we have to let the parties bargain, negotiate, present their positions and make decisions at that table concerning what positions they will take. The mediator is there to assist them with this.

It is not my role to enter into those negotiations and make decisions for the parties. That is up to the parties to do. We are supporting that through the mediator, who is present at the table.

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