Mr. Chair, obviously we've spent time on this issue. The Canadian public may not be as aware of these things as we are, so I certainly would like to finish reading the terms of reference, even though the opposition seems to want to keep that hidden from Canadians.
I'll continue:
(iii) make recommendations, based on lessons learned from that event and from other countries in terms of best practices, as to what can be done to enhance both the prevention of a similar outbreak occurrence in the future and the removal of contaminated products from the food supply;
(iv) perform her duties without expressing any conclusion or recommendation regarding civil or criminal liability of any person or organization.
--we've already spoken to that--
(v) adopt procedures for the expedient and proper conduct of an investigation, including reviewing relevant records and documents and consulting as appropriate;
(vi) submit to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, in both official languages, by July 20, 2009, a report on the matters listed in sub-paragraphs (i) to (iv).
As you see, Ms. Weatherill, the opposition has made much of these terms of reference. I think they would attempt to undermine your credibility by saying—as they've already done—that the terms of reference don't give you the authority to do your job properly. Do you feel they do give you the authority to do your job as you need to do it?