Yes, thank you. Mr. Speaker, since I just learned yesterday of the unwillingness of CASAW and Steel to nominate a workers' representative to this committee, I have not as yet had a chance to figure out where we go from here; but I can tell the Member that there is one trade union that represents mine workers that is willing to participate in this exercise, and that is the UNW. They do represent a smaller proportion of workers than CASAW and Steel, but they have indicated they are willing to participate with the committee as it is structured, and they have nominated a person who could represent organized workers on that committee. So I could conceivably still structure the committee with an organized worker sitting in representing the UNW, although CASAW and Steel have indicated they are boycotting this exercise. I am going to consult later today with representatives of the Chamber of Mines to see what advice they might give me on this difficult situation.
Another option, rather than proceeding with the committee as originally intended, would be to still conduct an exercise to rewrite the Mining Safety Act using an independent chairperson or an independent person -- and there have been several good people nominated -- who would consult as widely as possible with those interested parties that would participate and do an exercise of that kind, which then would be presented to the House and could then have a public consultation process through the standing committee on legislation.
Those are the two main options I am looking at, Mr. Speaker, and I will keep the House informed as I formulate the next steps with advice from my cabinet colleagues. Thank you.