Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I'll keep this short.
First, thank you again, Mr. White, for your service. I'll just emphasize that access to information is not simply about government accountability. As we heard in your testimony, it relates directly to ensuring that government cannot cover things up. In your case, these are things related to ensuring that victims get justice. Thank you for that.
Dean Francoli, I appreciate your testimony. I'll note here that the namesake of the college you are dean of.... I'm proud he was born in Battle River—Crowfoot. I'm glad to have you before the committee.
I'll simply ask the two quick questions I've asked all our witnesses thus far. A yes-or-no answer will suffice.
I'll start with you, Mr. White.
Is a functioning, strong access to information system needed in a modern democracy? A yes-or-no answer would be great.