Finance committee  I was just going to say that would be very helpful. It would have to be consistent with the facts as well, so the statement would have to be consistent with the facts of what's actually occurring.

Finance committee  Yes, I think that's an excellent point. There is information there, but charities shouldn't have to guess about what's reasonable or not reasonable. In fact, we have meetings even this week with the sector, starting to talk to them about what would be the most helpful way to mini

Finance committee  Yes, but as we mentioned at the Senate hearings, the minister does not make those decisions. Those decisions are delegated into the CRA, so those decisions have to be made on the basis of objective criteria and our analysis. We do not go to the minister to request her authorizati

Finance committee  They'll be in the form they return annually. We're going to integrate them in there, so there will not be an additional form.

Finance committee  It makes it easier for us too.

Finance committee  That's true for foreign organizations wishing to make donations. But it is contemplated that to improve transparency there are some additional reporting requirements related to an organization that may be undertaking political activities. On our intent there, they are going to be

Finance committee  It's about one-quarter of the cost for the government to administer.

Finance committee  It saves millions.

Finance committee  We're hoping with this measure that about three million tax filers will eventually move to electronic filing. It's hard to give a precise number, but it's certainly in the millions.

Finance committee  We'll do it the way we do it now. There are guides up on our website. There's a methodology that begins with looking at the documentation—the books and records—and talking to the organization. There are criteria that, as I say, charities self-assess. Part of the process for the

Finance committee  Part of the provision would ask charities to self-report. So there is already an existing obligation and the form that they report on that would be adjusted. In fact, the plans are to sit down with umbrella organizations and charities over the next couple of months and talk about

International Trade committee  We have none.

International Trade committee  I'm not aware of it, but again, I can't speak for the Department of Finance.

International Trade committee  Arguably, we just administer it, and I'm assuming that analysis has been done by the Department of Finance, which negotiates the agreement. They would be in a better position to comment on whether or not there are any implications for Canada's tax system.

International Trade committee  Our analysis to date is that it would be neutral.