Mr. Speaker, when two sides at a bargaining table come to an impasse, that isn't the end of the whole process. Mr. Speaker, there is a process of mediation; there's a process of arbitration. Those are things that the federal Minister responsible for the Canada Labour Code has to make decisions on. So, Mr. Speaker, really we're partway through a process here. There's other steps that can be followed and should be pursued before our government, without any authority in this matter, tries to intervene in this. So, Mr. Speaker, I just urge both sides to work toward an agreement. If they can't do it at the negotiating table, there are other measures that can be taken. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 36-15(5): Ekati Mine Labour Dispute
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 36-15(5): Ekati Mine Labour Dispute
Question 36-15(5): Ekati Mine Labour Dispute
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 1st, 2006
Page 88
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