Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I thank the member for his comment.
Let me explain the difference between the terms “verification” and “certification”. In our view, certification is perceived as the process of providing a person with an official document attesting to a level of achievement, while verification is the process of establishing the veracity, accuracy or validity of something. The term “certification” is more limited in its application and may suggest that, even though an official certificate is not a condition for submitting a proper invoice, it may be necessary to verify that the work has been performed. The use of the term “verification” allows for more effective control over possible abuses of the provision.