I can assure you that I conduct independent investigations. The only thing affected by the lack of funding is the number of investigations we can conduct and the resources we have when we have to go to court. Right now, we have to make choices. If we need to conduct more investigations, but the government is imposing limits on our funding, then that raises questions about our independence. In our opinion, it would be better if Parliament, which appointed me and to whom I would report, was also the one to decide on our funding mechanism.
On May 12th, 2023. See this statement in context.