Thank you, Chair.
I don't want to repeat what my colleague had to say, but I do want to reiterate that I believe this committee did an extensive study of what was required. From my perspective, we worked extremely well together. We produced a report with conclusions that we basically all concurred with. I was extremely proud to be a part of it.
What I am really having trouble with is the fact that it was in fact dismissive. My perception, in hearing testimony from the minister, was that he had already made up his mind. Having seen how he behaved and his responses...while this is disappointing, wasn't surprising.
I think he owes this committee an explanation. I would like to see him brought forth to this committee, because there is nothing in this except ragging the puck--go back and study, go back and study.
We've heard testimony from the interim commissioner that the quick fixes, or what was in the report, is urgently required, that right now the Access to Information Act is imploding because it's bogged down. Well, the Federal Accountability Act did provide more access to more crown corporations. Without fixing the act, it is now collapsing.
So I'd like to concur with Madam Freedom...or Freeman--