Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm going to talk to you about two amendments related to the Canada Gazette. The Canada Gazette is currently published in print and electronic formats. Public Works and Government Services Canada proposes to publish the Canada Gazette solely in electronic format. Eliminating the printed copy would make it possible to save on printing and distribution costs, to avoid duplication of paper and electronic copies and to meet the government's commitment to sustainable development.
Dissemination of the information contained in the Canada Gazette is now more effectively achieved through electronic publication, which is easy to access, practical for readers and environmentally friendly. Consequently, the requirement to deliver copies of the Canada Gazette to senators and members of Parliament, or to sell it to the public, must be deleted from the Statutory Instruments Act.