There are days when I actually agree with Ms. McPherson, but today is not one of them.
I've already made the argument about sending this bill off to the other place, which Mr. Bergeron doesn't particularly appreciate. I am faintly surprised that Mr. Bergeron has now become a defender of the Senate.
It is a significant change in the way this bill is envisioned to have the ombudsperson, in effect, be the administrator of the bill. In spite of the fact that I'm a huge admirer and think she does a terrific job, we've actually heard no evidence that she would be able or willing to take on this process. It is a significant change in direction and, in other circumstances, might actually be a welcome change in direction. However, without some real, in-depth thought as to how to execute the administration of this bill should it pass, I would oppose NDP-4.