Several parties advocated such a move for the federal jurisdiction, but we have decided not to make such a recommendation. The Board, at present, is having difficulty responding to disputes across Canada in a sufficiently timely way. The regulation of picketing, to be of use, requires early and astute intervention. We are not convinced that this capacity currently exists at the Board although it ought to be developed for the future and the question revisited once that capacity is achievable. Picketing issues are also peculiarly local in their character.
Enforcement now takes place in the provincial superior courts.
A move to federal court enforcement mechanisms at this time would be inappropriate. Finally, picketing issues often involve a peculiar mix of jurisdictions, where provincial employees honour federal picket lines and vice versa. In the present situation, at least in some provinces, the courts have authority to deal with employees under either jurisdiction. We are not convinced that there is sufficient reason, or sufficient support amongst the parties, for a change in the status quo at this time.