That's actually a great segue, because I tend to agree that we don't always have to go to Deloitte to tell us things that we ought to know already.
This question, through you, Mr. Chair, is for Mr. Manley. I certainly would agree with my members on this committee that this is a fascinating opportunity here, with people with significant past experience both on the government side and on the China-Canada relations and policy side.
On November 18, Public Services and Procurement Canada confirmed that the department intended to stop doing business with Nuctech, but that “based on the standards, rules and approaches we use or the legislation, I cannot guarantee or tell you that will be the case.”
Mr. Manley, in your experience, what Canadian standards or legislation poses barriers to ending Canada's relationship with Nuctech or other companies it deems to be a security risk?