As an agent of Parliament, I find I have to be careful with use of the word “advocate”. I like to use the word “promotion”, upholding rights and making sure that the statute is respected. I will definitely not take the role of legislator. I will bring you all information that is available to me to make sure that Parliament and legislators are aware of what is out there and what the concerns are and what the issues are, but I will make sure that I stay independent and I will apply my mandate as the statute is providing me my rights.
On February 27th, 2018. See this statement in context.