Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am not trying to be antagonistic with the Minister. I am not trying to bait him into saying something that he does not want to say and I would not be able to do that, anyway, with his skill. Mr. Chairman, on the negotiations that are currently underway, it is my understanding from the Minister's questions answered in this House over the last couple of days that the negotiated settlement is at the table now because the Union of Northern Workers, who make up the major component of the pay equity situation, are negotiating their current contract. I hope, and I would like clarification perhaps from Mr. Todd, that he is not hanging the sword of damocles over the pay equity on one hand saying if you do not get a negotiated settlement on this hand I cannot do something on the other hand. To me that would not be fair negotiations. So, I would like a confirmation today from the Minister that indeed that is not occurring. Thank you.
Edward Picco on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on January 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
January 25th, 1998
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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