The issue focused on the fact the federal government doesn't have the authority to impose its own rules on private companies. It was also asked about the fact that companies are free to set their own policies.

"I think that's where we have issues, because I believe that when people say we have an obligation to the government, that's what people mean," the minister said.

"I think we've got to take a look at where we're going, what we're saying, and the fact