I'm a little disturbed, in a way. This is an important issue for many people, and I would like to see this committee unanimously pass a motion. I really believe it's feasible and it's possible.
I don't think anyone has any difficulty with the 75-25. I don't think there's any difficulty at all. But I really believe there is some difference of opinion on a number of areas. I'd mentioned the one about crown corporations, and I think we need some discussion on that, Mr. Proulx.
In addition, by specifically stating “various bodies”, there could be an inference that the department might need to have 75-25, not only the reporting of that. To me it's not clear. It could be wrong, because one jurisdiction in one department in one location might not have the capacity to do 75-25. It might be 60-40, as long as the overall balance is there. My concern is on getting the overall balance, rather than saying “single department”.
My concern is that by listing it in this way, the inference could sway people to believe and/or have the impression that the particular department, regardless of where it is located, would have to adhere to 75%. I think it might not be your intention, but it could be interpreted that way.
We have to rethink how to propose this. I'm not willing to put this off to another day, but I am suggesting that we need to think about this. Let's try to work together, whether it's now, tomorrow, during the day, or the next day. We can present something on Thursday that we can unanimously pass and send the message that this is what the committee believes in and what we all in spirit want.
I couldn't support your motion the way it is right now. It's why I think we need to have some discussion and go along with the original intent of Madam Thibault and your intent as well. I think we all concur, but give us the latitude of a day to try to work through this so that we can be unanimous in our efforts.