Transport committee  It depends in what respect, but it would certainly make things easier if the real decision-makers were at the bargaining table rather than a port authority, which ultimately manages human resources, enforces discipline, and so forth. The problem is that the real decision-makers,

Transport committee  I did not hear that the question was for me, but I am pleased to answer. Can you repeat the question?

Transport committee  I would say it is not very good. I have to say that I am pleased you asked the question. I think it was Mr. Strahl who mentioned consultation committees earlier as a way of improving staff relations. In my opinion, it will take more than a consultation committee to improve staff

Transport committee  To my mind, there is no risk of conflict of interest because the employer is represented, in any case. I think port workers want the port to operate and might even provide interesting insights regarding productivity, efficiency and shortcomings. Listening to workers is always hel

Transport committee  As I said before, I think there should be an interpretation clause to ensure that the act does not apply to labour relations and upholds fundamental rights. Otherwise, of course, it would take more than an estimate. In fact, the minister would have to demonstrate that there is an

Transport committee  I don't think so. We have heard a host of arguments about other shortcomings of the bill, in particular the potential for partisan appointments to boards of directors. No parameters are provided, but I think they are necessary. Even if it is not the legislator's intent at this t

Transport committee  Hello, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. Thank you for inviting me. You will notice that my vocabulary is quite different from that used by the people who spoke before me. I am here to represent the members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, or CUPE, who work at t