Thank you very much for the question. It is a very important one, because in my new role as agent of Parliament there has to be some independence, not only in how decisions are made and how we operate in a quasi-judicial environment, but also from a financial perspective. We cannot be at the mercy of insufficient resources. So I'm very grateful for that.
I've already met with the Speaker of the House, Mr. Peter Milliken, who is heading a panel that deals with similar issues in relation to all agents of Parliament. I did not have an opportunity to appear before him because I did not have specific requests, but I will use the opportunity to ascertain before this panel and before this committee, once we've determined the more specific needs, any area that may require some assistance. I'm very grateful for the opportunity.
My last comment is on the capacity of small organizations and the importance of having access to shared services. It is very onerous for a small organization, yet we want to meet the standards that are expected by Parliament and other public sector organizations. It remains a challenge, but I think we have the seeds of the solution, and I'm grateful for that.