We want it to work. These are independent organizations that operate at arm's length. The government has looked at any budgetary requirements on a regular basis for the last 25 years. The challenge of all governments is to make sure that the resources of the Government of Canada are provided to organizations like the Privacy Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, and other independent officers of Parliament, in the work they do.
On May 27th, 2008. See this statement in context.