Yes, in fact, I am responsible for the results related to access to information within the department.
However, as the commissioner's report states, we are faced with systemic issues. These issues are present pretty much throughout the department.
The two main issues are the difficulty in finding and recruiting qualified staff, which affects our ability to meet deadlines, and the amount of time spent on consultations outside the department, be it consultations with other federal departments or with other levels of government—as Mr. Hamilton mentioned—with the provinces or even municipalities. We also hold many consultations with the industry and the business community, as we possess information that concerns them.
So, yes, I am responsible for the results. We might not have gotten a good grade for our results, but we certainly hope to get a better grade for the efforts we are putting into fixing the problem, over a certain period of time.