Thank you, Chair.
Once again, we will certainly see. If Monsieur Proulx is suggesting that perhaps they do support the bill, I'd welcome that support when it comes time to vote. I think the record will show, however, that my opinion is more than justified, that they have changed their position on this bill.
However, that fact notwithstanding, Monsieur Mayrand, I have two things.
Number one is that I appreciate in your brief you say that now that this bill is coming forward, if it is given royal assent you would have no difficulties in administering the bill as written. I appreciate that. I think the point I was trying to make at our last get-together was that the will of Parliament is such that we believe this bill should be implemented. I appreciate your support for administering all aspects of this bill once it receives royal assent.
What I would ask you to comment on—and it is my only question, Monsieur Mayrand—is clause 4. I appreciate the fact that you have brought forward an amendment. I would just ask you, and your officials perhaps, to expand upon that clause a little bit and on why you feel the need for this amendment to be made in this bill.