With respect to the expression “quasi-constitutional”, the Supreme Court of Canada has recognized status for certain statutes—the Privacy Act, the Official Languages Act. In other words, it's very hard to set aside these statutes, without express mention by Parliament, in a piece of legislation.
Madam Chair, I would ask that I may call upon my colleague Elspeth Gullen, who has expertise in privacy law, to provide further information to Mr. Dosanjh.