Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Gogolek and Mr. Rubin, for taking the time to appear before this committee. It's been an interesting exercise for me, because I've been hearing rather conflicting testimony with respect to witnesses who bring some level of expertise to the subject.
Specifically, with respect to the order-making power, I understand that in B.C. and four other provinces the commissioner has order-making power. I'd be interested in both of you answering this question. We did hear testimony from one witness, a dissenting voice, who said that granting order power to the commissioner may very well place in jeopardy his function as an officer of Parliament.
Do you agree with that statement, and if so, why? If not, in terms of the order-making power, do you believe that there should be monetary penalties, severe monetary penalties, attached to that power?