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House Hansard - 185

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 26, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 185 - Apr/26/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Apr/26/23 2:26:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, unlike the Conservative Party, we on this side of the House support workers and unions in the important work that they do. We know that public servants provide important services to Canadians, and the government appreciates their work, particularly the work that they have done over the past few years, which have been difficult. That is why we are working tirelessly to come to an agreement that is fair for public servants and reasonable for taxpayers. We will continue to ensure that everyone at the bargaining table takes the work seriously, and we will resolve this situation the right way.
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Context: House Hansard - 185 - Apr/26/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Apr/26/23 2:34:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I must admit that I am a little perplexed to have to explain to a member of the NDP how union negotiations work. It has indeed been eight days. There are challenges at the bargaining table, but everyone is constructively and productively engaged in the process. In fact, the government's negotiators have just put an offer on the table that aligns with a third-party expert's recommendations. This offer provides a solid basis for moving forward. The talks are advancing. This is the way things work when unions are respected.
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Context: House Hansard - 185 - Apr/26/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Apr/26/23 2:35:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I do find it a little odd that I am having to explain to a member of the NDP how collective bargaining works. Sometimes it takes time, and the work is being done constructively at the negotiation table. This includes the fact that we put forward, just yesterday, an offer that aligns exactly with the recommendations of a third party expert on this issue. This is the basis for a good deal moving forward that will respect our public servants while being fair for taxpayers. That is what we are going to continue to work on.
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Context: House Hansard - 185 - Apr/26/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Apr/26/23 3:05:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, government negotiators and union representatives are working in good faith at the bargaining table. That is where this is happening. I should point out that the government has put forward a proposal that aligns with recommendations from an independent expert who said this was the right way to proceed. We have put forward this proposal, and it is definitely a starting point we can build on in the hopes of reaching an agreement in the days to come. That said, we will continue to work with the workers and with the unions in a spirit of respect and co-operation, because that is what we are doing.
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