Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Dion, it's a pleasure to see you again, just as it was a pleasure the first time we met. You had generously agreed to meet with me and advise me when I asked you to do so.
My questions are of a general nature. I would like to know why you think it is important to have an officer of Parliament, like you, who is independent, to work on ethical issues related to members of Parliament, in particular, and public office holders.