“The government does not make this deal. The employer and the union must make it together. Our mediators are helping them, and we urge both sides to keep talking.”

“Mr. Speaker, first, let me be clear, it is not the Prime Minister or the Government of Canada that is going to make a deal. In fact, it is the employer and the union. That is how labour relations work in this country. We do have a federal mediation service. Federal mediation service is with the parties. We urge the parties to continue to negotiate for a fair collective agreement. We will be there with all of the support necessary to get that agreement in place.”

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“The Prime Minister will not step into these talks. Employers and unions must work together, and our mediators will help them reach a deal.”

“Mr. Speaker, I think the president of the Crown corporation might be a bit surprised if the Prime Minister showed up to negotiate this collective agreement. Instead, we will do what we have done for centuries. We will let employers work with employees. We will provide them with the support through the federal mediation service so they can negotiate this collective agreement, and we will help make sure they get that over the finish line. That is how labour negotiations are done in this country, with respect for employers and for unions, something this member ought to know.”

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