Anthony Rota at the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee

On February 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 8th, 2007 / 11:20 a.m.

Liberal

Anthony Rota Liberal Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you for being here, Ms. Fraser.

Under the current structure, the environment commissioner is appointed by the Auditor General and reports to Parliament on behalf of the Auditor General. Given the rising importance of the environment, would you agree that we now require a totally independent office of Parliament—someone who reports directly to Parliament, as opposed to reporting through the Auditor General's office? Are we getting direct input? Would it be any more efficient?

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