Industry committee  We know why we come to Canada, because we have all kinds of freedom, such as freedom of speech and freedom of expression. But it seems to be that they take away your freedom if you have to answer questions that you don't want to fill in.

Industry committee  Yes. Actually, in a lot of areas you can collect the data—let's say through the financial sector. Here is a good example. Let's say you want to open a Tim Hortons in any mall or any financial district. Of course, you have to go through the demographic study to find out, if you

Industry committee  Okay. It's strange, though, that sometimes people, just for the sake of it, fill out the form and put in all kinds of information, but the thing is, how are you going to verify the truthfulness of the information?

Industry committee  No.

Industry committee  No. Maybe I'm just the lucky one. I didn't receive it.

Industry committee  The long form has 40 pages, right?

Industry committee  No, but I've heard people say that there are 40 pages and they just look through it and feel that.... Sometimes I can see their problem, because they don't want to reveal their personal information. If you put them in jail, maybe.... I don't know.

Industry committee  Have they had to put people in jail?

Industry committee  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am representing Canada First Community Organization. I just want to remind you gentlemen on this floor that it is a changing world. We are here to show support for the change. I will not waste any time. I will just go into the topic.