Thank you.
You have also been given the mandate to promote inclusive and responsible governance in developing countries.
You weren't with us in the previous government, but at the time, we at the NDP tabled Bill C-584, which I'm sure you've heard about. It was about creating an independent ombudsman for corporate social responsibility. Your colleague from Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount, who was a member of the opposition, said the following about the Conservative government:
One way that it might demonstrate good faith and show that Canada is taking this issue seriously is to...With regard to the bill itself, let me reiterate again that it is a very well-intended piece of legislation. Liberals recognize that, and we are supportive of it.
Where are we at with this ombudsman position? It seems to me that there's a little back-pedalling going on.