Thank you, Mr. Cullen.
Yes, I would say that the European Union has a law that requires strategic environmental assessment. They have a high degree of compliance with that law because it's a legal obligation. There are consequences that flow if the obligation is not fulfilled.
I think it's probably best if we keep the commissioner's role as an auditor, as a watchdog, separate from the role of an advocate for future generations. I think auditors enjoy a great degree of credibility because of the nature of the work they do. I think expecting the commissioner to perform both an audit and an advocate role would be undermining to both. That's why I've encouraged the committee to consider the creation of an advocate for future generations, who would do such things as I've outlined in my submission, looking to the future.