Thank you.
Now I will go to the substance of the amendment. I find it surprising, and I'm sure that the government, in good faith, did not realize that in wishing to provide the authority that they provide the minister of the Crown or minister of state under proposed subsection 38(1), they had neglected to ensure that it would be reviewable by the commissioner. Given that the objectives of Bill C-2 are to ensure (1) transparency, (2) integrity, and (3) proper and effective oversight, I cannot but be in favour of the Bloc amendment, which would rest that authority under the commissioner rather than under a minister of the Crown or a minister of state.
I will be voting in favour of the Bloc amendment.