We could have drawn more attention to this aspect if the amendments had been included in Bill C-12, as was intended. The matter would then have been studied independently. When a committee studies a stand-alone bill, it can spend more time assessing the concerns that are very often raised. Unfortunately, the government has chosen to include these amendments in a bill that is 179 pages long, meaning that the committee can devote less attention to matters of that kind.
Ms. McIntyre, thank you for being here. I would like to ask you a question.
If the amendment were passed, what would the consequences be? Would this benefit provide greater protection? Would there be an effect on the act?