Thank you, Chair.
The objective that the NDP has today is to collaborate in good faith to see if we can improve this legislation. Like my friend, Mr. Kent, there are those who say the bill is beyond redemption, but in hope springs eternal, we believe we can make a difference. We have proposed 36 amendments. I've been very outspoken in my criticism of this bill because I think it's very important we get it right. I was here 30-some years ago, when the bill was initially introduced, lobbying on behalf of reform for the Canadian Bar Association.
I was very, very shaken by what our Information Commissioner said about this bill. She specifically testified here that having the status quo would be better than the bill before us. I can understand the skepticism of my friend Mr. Kent. However, we're here to try to roll up our sleeves and make it better, and in that spirit we look forward to the discussions.