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" legislation will instantly be adopted"
Unfortunately, it does NOT work that fast.
Last Wednesday, the Minister of Labour indicated she would give the required forty-eight hour notice to Parliament for the introductiuon of a back-to-work legislation.
The legislation is now scheduled to be introduced Monday afternoon at which time the Speaker will ask for anonymous consent from the House. The NDP has already indicated they will refuse consent, forcing a debate of the legislation.
Once the Bill is eventually approved on a third reading, it goes to the Senate.
Once approved by the Senate, the Bill must be signed by the Governor General at which time it becomes law.
Then Canada Post may require a few days to resume normal operations. A few more days will be required to clear the backlog. 😞
Hopefully, legislation will NOT be required and Canada Post and CUPW will reach an agreement this weekend with CUPW agreeing to have their members report to work on Monday pending ratification.
If they do, I suspect part of the agreement would be subject to arbitration (wages and pension for future employees - a very sticky point on both sides).
That would be the best possible outcome for everyone.
"I don't think it matters..."
Unfortunately it does. It creates a delay in the discussing and eventual passing of the legislation.
It is pretty obvious CUPW has no intention to settle with Canada Post any time soon.
Here is the list of demonstrations scheduled for next week:
