Up until last month, were a public servant to witness an act of wrongdoing, he would have to wait one, two, three, even five months—the time required for the committee to complete its hearings—before being able to file a complaint, knowing full well that all that was lacking was a willingness on the part of the government to get Bill C-11 enacted. What is more, by that time, and after having heard Mr. Cutler and the woman we heard from yesterday, he may think that it is a little bit too complicated and dangerous and decide not to make a complaint. On the other hand, if there were a safety net then and there, imperfect as it may be, he could go ahead and blow the whistle. And I think the message would be clear to the government.
On May 11th, 2006. See this statement in context.