Mr. Elwin Hermanson at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

I wouldn't describe it, Mr. Easter, as strong concerns, but I would say that there is some uncertainty as to the practical results of the implementation of Bill C-39. That's an area the commission was involved in for some time prior to the tabling of this bill. In fact, that discussion and advice regarding these same issues was given to the previous government. It goes back to the 2002 independent report that was talking about the removal of some mandatory services that are currently provided by the--