Of course, Canada still has a AAA credit rating. I think that it's well deserved. That said, we need to look at Canada as a whole. The financial position of different provinces also indirectly affects the financial stability of the country as a whole. That's why the transfer system plays such an important role.
As parliamentarians, we must also be able to understand the different jurisdictions. The provinces are responsible for delivering some things, while only the federal government is responsible for delivering others. Canada is complicated, but it works. I think that it actually works well. However, we must always remain aware of the risks at play and above all of the need for dialogue among the different governments.
It seems that, given your experience in the federal and provincial public service, you understand these issues quite well. I think that this would provide a fresh perspective to the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer—