March 27, 1919 (13th Parliament, 2nd Session)

Mr. LAPOINTE (Kamouraska):

I think the minister should accept the suggestion of my hon. friend (Mr. Read) and let the Bill stand until he has had an opportunity of consulting with the employees. I admit that this Bill is a great improvement on the legislation of last year, and if the pressing of the amendment would prevent the adoption of this legislation, I would ask my hon. friend to withdraw his amendment. The minister said last year what he has said to-day, namely, that the employees were well satisfied with .the measure he proposed, but he admits 'fjow that that legislation was susceptible of improvement. '