Thank you, Chair.
I think that the exercise we're going through is positive. This amendment is a step in the right direction. Mr. Angus took into consideration all the interventions we made in the last few meetings on the problem of the net, which was very broad. I am thinking in particular of statements made by my colleague Mr. Housefather, who gave a very good description of the difference between close family members, that is, a spouse and dependent children, and relatives, which include brothers and sisters, cousins, and so on. This demonstrates the quality of our discussion.
I am pleased that the principles of confidentiality and the Conflict of Interest Act are mentioned and considered. We are in the process of looking at the situation of a person who holds public office. It could be a minister or a member of the government, of course, but it could also be a person who has an important position in one of our public institutions. Indeed, Canadians have a right to know whether spouses and dependent children may be included in an investigation of a person who has placed himself or herself in a conflict of interest. We now know that this is the case. I return to the importance of the commissioner being able to examine all the facts before him and to obtain the necessary documents.
I will also support the amendment because it is a step in the right direction. It is a good thing that we have excluded Mr. Trudeau's brother and mother from this search for documents. I still have some questions in that regard, but I will save them for the debate on the motion itself. For the time being, I am in favour of the amendment that Mr. Angus has presented to us today in good faith. We appreciate all the experience he brings to the committee.
That sums up one of the main concerns I had about the motion, and that concern has been allayed. Nevertheless, as I said, I still have some reservations, but I think this amendment is a step in the right direction.
Thank you very much.