I think it's crucial that the commissioner have immunity for his inquiries and the reports he submits. Furthermore, he's an officer of the National Assembly. He's a designated person, as we say in Quebec. All designated people have immunity, whether the person is an ombudsman, the auditor general, the chief electoral officer or the ethics commissioner.
We think that it is essential that the commissioner also be given that immunity to ensure that his work is done in the interest of the House, of which he is an officer.