I take it as a given, Mr. Martin, that it is the starting point for this committee, since the report that was filed in September with the House requests that it be the starting point. I assume that the committee has already taken it as the basis of discussion, and so will I. I've read the proposed act off the website of the Information Commissioner. It's difficult for me to say to you that I fully agree. Some of the issues are somewhat complex. I agree with the thrust, but not at any cost. To enhance transparency and open government is a good thing. I'd like to evaluate what some of the issues mean as well as the minister's discussion paper or testimony here. Again, I think there's a lot more common ground than was first acknowledged in moving this file forward.
On December 12th, 2006. See this statement in context.